Also known as _Aspirin_, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is a commonly used drug for the treatment of pain and fever due to various causes. Acetylsalicylic acid has both anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects. This drug also inhibits platelet aggregation and is used in the prevention of blood clots stroke, and myocardial infarction (MI) [FDA label]. Interestingly, the results of various studies have demonstrated that long-term use of acetylsalicylic acid may decrease the risk of various cancers, including colorectal, esophageal, breast, lung, prostate, liver and skin cancer [A177325]. Aspirin is classified as a _non-selective cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitor_ [A32682, A177268] and is available in many doses and forms, including chewable tablets, suppositories, extended release formulations, and others [L5968]. Acetylsalicylic acid is a very common cause of accidental poisoning in young children. It should be kept out of reach from young children, toddlers, and infants [FDA label].
Synonyms
Acetylsalicylic acid
O-acetylsalicylic acid
o-acetoxybenzoic acid
Acetylsalicylate
ASA
acetyl-salicylic acid
ácido acetilsalicílico
Azetylsalizylsäure
acetyl salicylic acid
Acetylsalicylsäure
Acide acétylsalicylique
o-carboxyphenyl acetate
2-Acetoxybenzenecarboxylic acid
Aspirina
Acidum acetylsalicylicum
2-Acetoxybenzoic acid
acide 2-(acétyloxy)benzoïque
Polopiryna
Salicylic acid acetate
Lysine acetylsalicylate
Aspirin
Brand Names
Chewable Aspirin
Clopidogrel/acetylsalicylic Acid Mylan
FIRST AID Contains 404 PIECES
Asa 325mg
Headache Relief Added Strength
Adventure Medical Kits 1-4 Person First Aid
Bayer Genuine Aspirin
Pain Free Plus
Orphengesic Forte
C2 Tab With Codeine
GOODYS Extra Strength Headache Mixed Fruit Blast
Aspirin Regimen
SohMed Pain Reliever
Alka Seltzer
Alka-Seltzer Plus Night Cold Medicine
Soma
Fiorinal with Codeine
Topcare Migraine Formula
Bc Cherry
Phenaphen No.4 Cap
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold and Flu
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Aspirin Safety Coated
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Easy Care First Aid Kit - Comprehensive
Publix Fast Relief Effervescent
Low Dose Aspirin 81 mg Safety Coated
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Enteric Coated Asa Tablets 325mg
Aspirin Plus Stomach Guard Ext.stgth.caplet
Asa and Caffeine
Equate Extra Strength Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Safety Coated Aspirin
Dg Health Aspirin
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Aspirin 81
Alka-seltzer Flavoured
4240 First Aid Kit
Bayer Advanced Aspirin Regular Strength
First Aid Only Aspirin
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough
Asprin
Excedrin Extra Strength Headache
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Orange Zest
Family Care Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
C-2 Buffered With Codeine
Low Strength Chewable Aspirin
Spasmhalt-asa-8
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Bayer Headache Relief
Aspirin and Dipyridamole
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Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength
Chewable Adult Low Dose Aspirin
Aspica (Aspirin)
Muscle Relaxant and Back Pain Relief Extra Strength Tablets
Aspirin With Stomach Guard
PMS-pharnal Capsules
A.S.A. 325 Mg Tablet
Axisal-C1/8
4229 First Aid Kit
Entrophen Ect 500mg
CAREALL Aspirin
Fiorinal
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate
Taro-dipyridamole/ Asa
Nra-asa 80 Mg Croquable
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Meijer Effervescent Cold Relief
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St. Joseph Low Dose Aspirin
Valumeds Aspirin
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4246 First Aid Kit
Acetylsalicylic Acid Tab 300mg
Asa Tab 325mg
Xpect Pain Away Extra Strength
Low dose Chewable Aspirin
Aspirin NSAID
CVS Health Antacid and Pain Reliever
A & C Tablets With Codeine 15mg
Smart Sense Effervescent Cold Relief
Ac&c Tablets
4355 First Aid Kit
Coated Daily Low-dose Asa
M-asa 80 Mg Croquable
A.S.A. Enteric Coated Tab 650mg
Regular Strength Aspirin
Carisoprodol, Aspirin and Codeine Phosphate
Goodys Extra Strength
Rugby Aspirin
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MICRO-COATED ASPIRIN 325 mg
4365 First Aid Kit
Pharbest Regular Strength Aspirin
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Migraine Relief
4221 First Aid Kit
FIRST AID Contains 101 PIECES HARDCASE
Aspirin - Children's Size 80mg
Leader Low Dose Aspirin
Regular Strength Asa
Healthy Accents Aspirin
Acetylsalicylic Acid Tab 325mg
Vanquish Digital Headache
Topcare Headache Formula
Asa 975 Tab
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PMS-pharnal-C 1/4 Capsules
Topcare Headache Relief
Halfprin Low Dose
Health Sense Aspirin 81
CVS Health Extra Strength Antacid and Pain Reliever
Acetaminophen Aspirin and Caffeine
Aspirin Enteric Coated Low Dose
Jamp-asa Chew
Duoplavin
Equaline aspirin adult low dose
Kirkland Signature Migraine Relief
Tylo Migraine (Acetaminophen)
ULINE Aspirin
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Natural Aspirin plus Lemon and Honey Dietary Supplement
Asa Chewable Tablets
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Dollar General Effervescent Cold Relief
Phenaphen No.3 Cap
Reese Headache Powders
Kirkland Signature Migraine Headache Relief
Alka Seltzer Plus 2s Blister Pack
Leader migraine formula
Walgreens Effervescent Cold Relief Plus
Enteric Coated Asa 325 mg
Care One migraine relief
Aspirin Thin coated
Coated Aspirin Low-dose
Sunmark Headache Relief
Exact Coated Daily Low-dose Asa
Adult Low Dose
Asa Suppositories 650mg
ARC FIRST AID Contains 101 PIECES Hardcase
ARC FIRST AID Contains 101 PIECES
Exaprin
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Aspirin
Alka-Seltzer Plus Day and Night Cold
Enteric Coated Daily Low Dose Asa 81 mg
Robaxisal C 1/4
Rivasa 80 Mg EC
Effervescent Cold Relief
Aspirin and Dipyridamole Extended Release
Extra Strenght Headache Relief
217 Strong Tab
Effervescent Pain Relief
Aspirin Plus Stomach Guard Extra Strength
Equate Aspirin
GENUINE FIRST AID Emergency Preparedness Contains 167 PIECES HARDCASE
Aspirin Plus Stomach Guard Tab
A.S.A. With Methocarbamol Night-time Extra Strength
BUTALBITAL, ASPIRIN, CAFFEINE and CODEINE PHOSPHATE
Bubbles R Better Effervescent Cold Relief
Aspirin Safety Coated Adult Low Dose
Smart Sense Migraine Formula
Splizz Pain Reliever - Orange-flavored
4196 First Aid Kit
4215 First Aid Kit
MEDIQUE Tri Buffered Aspirin
Dristan Capsules
Best Choice Pain Relief Powder
Asa 80
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4313 First Aid Kit
Signature Care Aspririn
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Value PharmaPain Reliever Extra Strength
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Anacin Extra Strength Tablet
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Amazon Basic Care Migraine Relief
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Right Remedies Aspirin Low Dose 81 mg
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217
Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Aspirin
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Excedrin Menstrual Complete
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Aspirin Coated Caplets 500mg
Orphenadrine Citrate, Aspirin and Caffeine
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Pro-aas - 80 (croquable)
Family Wellness Migraine Relief
292 Tab
Smart Sense Aspirin
Aspirin 81 MG
Asa
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold Night PowerFast Fizz
Aspirin Adult low dose
Equate Daily Low-dose
PHL-asa
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Arthriten Inflammatory Pain Formula
4304 First Aid Kit
Coated Aspirin - Ect 80mg
Formu Care pain reliever added strength
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Dolodol
K-Mart SmartSense First Aid Contains 101 Pieces
Dolomine 37
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Aspirin
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Pamprin Max Menstrual Pain Relief
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Butalbital Compound
Aspirin enteric safety coated
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4356 First Aid Kit
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Equaline headache formula added strength
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Anacin AF
282 Tablets
Calmine Tab
Aspirin Stomach Guard Regular Strength
Excedrin Extra Strength
HEALTH SENSE Adult Chewable Low Strength Aspirin
PhysiciansCare Extra Stregth Pain Reliever
Rexall Coated Daily Low Dose Asa
Best Choice Effervescent Cold Relief
Asa Extra Strength Caplet 500mg
Deluxe Dental Emergency Kit
Aspirin 81mg Adult Low Dose
Basic Dental Emergency Kit
Coachs First Aid Contains 102 Pieces
Asa Tab 325mg Enteric Coated
Lowprin 325 Chewable Tablet
Medpurine
Sunmark migraine relief
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Day and Night
Lowprin 80mg
Asa-caffeine-codeine
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula (Cherry Burst)
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692 Tablet
Signature Care Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
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Aspirin and Omeprazole Delayed-release Tab
Bayer Back and Body Extra Strength
Low Dose Aspirin Enteric Safety-Coated
GOODYS Hangover
Rivacodan
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Sunmark aspirin low dose
Indication
**Pain, fever, and inflammation** Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), in the regular tablet form (immediate-release), is indicated to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation associated with many conditions, including the flu, the common cold, neck and back pain, dysmenorrhea, headache, tooth pain, sprains, fractures, myositis, neuralgia, synovitis, arthritis, bursitis, burns, and various injuries. It is also used for symptomatic pain relief after surgical and dental procedures [FDA label]. The _extra strength_ formulation of acetylsalicylic acid is also indicated for the management migraine pain with photophobia (sensitivity to light) and phonophobia (sensitivity to sound)[FDA label]. **Other indications** ASA is also indicated for various other purposes, due to its ability to inhibit platelet aggregation. These include: Reducing the risk of cardiovascular death in suspected cases of myocardial infarction (MI) [FDA label]. Reducing the risk of a first non-fatal myocardial infarction in patients, and for reducing the risk of morbidity and mortality in cases of unstable angina and in those who have had a prior myocardial infarction [FDA label]. For reducing the risk of transient ischemic attacks (TIA) and to prevent atherothrombotic cerebral infarction (in conjunction with other treatments) [FDA label]. For the prevention of thromboembolism after hip replacement surgery [FDA label]. For decreasing platelet to platelet adhesion following carotid endarterectomy, aiding in the prevention of transient ischemic attacks (TIA) [FDA label]. Used for patients undergoing hemodialysis with a silicone rubber arteriovenous cannula inserted to prevent thrombosis at the insertion site [FDA Label]. **Important note regarding use of the extended-release formulation [F4405]** In the setting of acute myocardial infarction, or before percutaneous interventions, the extended-release form of acetylsalicylic acid should not be used. Use immediate-release formulations in scenarios requiring rapid onset of action [Label, F4405]. The extended-release form is taken to decrease the incidence of mortality and myocardial infarction (MI) for individuals diagnosed with chronic coronary artery disease (CAD), including patients with previous myocardial infarction (MI) or unstable angina or with chronic stable angina. Additionally, the extended-release form is used to decrease the risk of death and recurrent episodes of stroke in patients with a history of stroke or TIA [F4405].
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