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-acetoxybenzoic acid
Azetylsalizylsäure
o-carboxyphenyl acetate
Aspirina
Polopiryna
2-Acetoxybenzoic acid
Acetylsalicylsäure
O-acetylsalicylic acid
Acidum acetylsalicylicum
2-Acetoxybenzenecarboxylic acid
ácido acetilsalicílico
ASA
Lysine acetylsalicylate
Aspirin
Salicylic acid acetate
Acide acétylsalicylique
Acetylsalicylate
acide 2-(acétyloxy)benzoïque
Brand Names
Entrophen
Zee-Seltzer Antacid and Pain Reliever
Aspirin - Children's Size 80mg
GOODYS Extra Strength Headache Mixed Fruit Blast
Asa 500 Mg Tablets Extra Strength
Muscle Relaxant and Analgesic
Good Sense Headache Relief
Phenaphen No 4 Cap
Robaxisal C 1/2
ASPIRIN 81 MG Low Dose
7 Select Migraine Formula
Entrophen Chewable
Aspirin Tablets 325mg
Fairfield Health Products Extra Strength
Exaprin-AC
Good Sense Migraine Formula
Equaline Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
7 Select Aspirin
Green Guard Tri Buffered Aspirin relief
Anacin Extra Strength Caplets
Topcare Headache Formula
Alka-seltzer Flavoured - Evt
Ana-dent
4139 First Aid Kit
Bayer Advanced Aspirin Regular Strength
Bayer Aspirin
Top Value Effervescent Pain Relief
Muscle and Back Pain Relief With Asa Extra Strength
Aspirin and Extended-release Dipyridamole
Regular Strength Enteric coated aspirin
Easy Care First Aid Kit - Comprehensive
ENTERIC COATED ASPIRIN Regular Strength
Sound Body Migraine Relief
Pain Relief Extra Strength
Aspergum Orange 325 mg
Circle K Aspirin 325
Natural Aspirin plus Immune Supporting Dietary Supplement
ARC FIRST AID Contains 101 PIECES
Instantine - Tablets
Asaphen Plus 325
ASPIRIN Low Dose
Xpect Pain Away Extra Strength
Genuine Aspirin
Rivasa Fc
FIRST AID Contains 202 PIECES
BackAid Inflammatory Pain Formula
Coachs First Aid Contains 102 Pieces
Basic Care Headache Relief
Dr Pausins Low Dose Chewable Aspirin Orange Flavor
EXCEDRIN MIGRAINE acetaminophen, aspirin (nsaid) and caffeine
Headache Relief Extra Strength
Orphenadrine Citrate Aspirin Caffeine
Carisoprodol, Aspirin and Codeine Phosphate
FIRST AID Contains 1000 PIECES
Pain Free Plus
Medique Pain Off
Aspirin chewable low dose
MEDI-FIRST Aspirin
50 Person ANSI
Methoxisal
Rivasa 80 Mg EC
Healthy Accents headache relief added strength
Coated Aspirin Low-dose
London Drugs Coated Daily Low-dose Asa
Aspirin Coated Caplets 325 mg
282 Tab
Bufferin
Caring Mill Aspirin
Alka Seltzer Flavoured
ShopRite Aspirin
Alka-Seltzer
BAYER Aspirin Extra Strength Caplets
Alka-Seltzer Lemon Lime
Aggrenox
Sunmark Aspirin
Extra Strength Headache
Adult Low Dose Enteric Coated Aspirin
4395 First Aid Kit
SohMed Pain Reliever
Pain Aid ESF
FIRST AID Contains 303 PIECES
Aspirin Low Dose
Aspirin E-C Low Dose Safety Coated
Aspirin Extra Strength With Stomach Guard
Extra Strength Headache Relief
Safety Coated Aspirin 325 mg Regular Strength
Butalbital, Aspirin and Caffeine
Asa 81 mg
Bayer Back and Body Extra Strength
Aspirin NSAID
Medique Products Aspirin
Top Value Effervescent Cold Relief - Orange
Alka Seltzer
Extra Strength Headache, Circle K
Aspirin Enteric Coated Low Dose
Vida Mia Pain Relief
Acetylsalicylic Acid 325mg Tablets USP
81 mg Low Dose Aspirin
A.S.A. With Methocarbamol Night-time Extra Strength
Family Wellness Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Alka-Seltzer Plus Multi-Symptom Cold Day and Night
Pravigard Pac
Butalbital Compound
Family Wellness Aspirin
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula (Cherry Burst)
Coated Aspirin - Ect 80mg
Alka-seltzer Morning Relief
Yosprala
Low Dose Aspirin Enteric Safety-Coated
Acetaminophen 250mg Aspirin 250mg Caffeine 65mg
Pharbest Regular Strength Aspirin
Aspirin Night-time
Extra Strength Midol Relief
MYGRIN Nighttime
Novasen
Tabcin 500
Bubbles R Better Effervescent Cold Relief
Smart Sense Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Alka Seltzer Evt
Extra Strength Muscle & Back Pain Relief With Asa
4211 First Aid Kit
Healthy Accents Aspirin
Bc
692 Tab
Buffered Aspirin
Good Sense Aspirin
Pronal Capsules
Asa 80 mg
Genuine Bayer Aspirin
Fiorinal Tab
Headache relief Extra Strength
Headache Relief to Go
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Tension Headache
Alka Seltzer Plus Cold
Alka-seltzer Flavoured
Dr. Juans Santo Remedio PARA LA ACIDEZ
Migraine Relief
Oxycodone Hydrochloride and Aspirin
Walgreens Effervescent Cold Relief Plus
Conney Aspirin
Asadol 325mg
Berkley and Jensen Aspirin
Good Sense headache formula added strength
Spasmhalt-asa-8
Publix Fast Relief Effervescent
Adult Low Dose
ShopRite Migraine Formula
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Non Drowsy
Extra Pain Reliever
Norgesic Forte
Pain Reliever 2
Adult Aspirin Regimen Low Dose
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Relief
Asa Suppositories 650mg
CVS All Purpose First Aid Kit
Dolodol
4229 First Aid Kit
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Headache Relief
Aspirin Enteric Coated
ASPIRIN Low Strength
Chewable Daily Low Dose Asa
Acetaminophen Aspirin Caffeine
Equaline aspirin adult low dose
Regular strength aspirin
Apo-asa Ld
4356 First Aid Kit
Genuine First Aid Industrial First Aid
Bayer Womens
Robaxisal Tablets
A.S.A. Enteric Coated Tab 650mg
Aspirin Plus Stomach Guard Tab
Rexall Coated Daily Low Dose Asa
A & C Tablets With Codeine 15mg
Deluxe Dental Emergency Kit
Equagesic
MEDIQUE Aspirin
Aspirin Low Strength Adult
Critical Care Aspirin to Go
C-2 Buffered With Codeine
Entrophen Ect 500mg
A.S.A.
Goodys PM Pain Reliever
Anacin With Codeine Tab
4250 First Aid Kit
Bayer Low Dose
Muscle Relaxant and Back Pain Relief Regular Strength Tablets
Reese Headache Powders
Rivasa 80mg Croquable - Tab
Smart Sense Migraine Formula
692 Tablet
Carisoprodol and Aspirin
Methocarbamol and Aspirin
Asa-650 Comprimes Retard
Up and Up Aspirin
Acetylsalicylic Acid Tab 325mg
4228 First Aid Kit
Sunmark Aspirin Regular Strength
Alka Seltzer Plus 2s Blister Pack
ARC FIRST AID Emergency Preparedness Contains 167 PIECES
Synalgos
Alka Seltzer Plus 1s Blister Pack
Healthy Accents migraine formula
Asa 975 Tab
Enteric coated aspirin
4134 First Aid Kit
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Orphenadrine Citrate, Aspirin and Caffeine
PMS-asa EC
Travel Savvy Aspirin
Fiorinal
4214 First Aid Kit
Circle K Headache Relief
Exaprin
Aspirin Chewable Tablets 325mg
4142 First Aid Kit
7 Select Adult Chewable Aspirin
Excedrin Migraine Geltabs
Acido Acetilsalicilico With enteric coat
Micro-Coated Aspirin
Physicians Care Aspirin
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets
Right Remedies Aspirin Low Dose 81 mg
Asa EC
Regular Strength Pain Relief
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Emergency Preparedness and First Aid Contains 167 Pieces
Coricidin Nd Tab
Aspirin enteric coated low dose
Phenaphen No.2 Cap
Smart Health Aspirin Regular Strength
EC-81Aspirin Enteric Coated
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Painex Tab 0.5gr
Lab Safety Supply Aspirin
Low Dose Aspirin 81 mg Safety Coated
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
Biovanta Trip Action Lemon and Honey
Ru-21 Hangover Relief
C T Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine and Caf Tab
Teva-tecnal C 1/4
Viva Asa 325 mg
GENUINE FIRST AID Emergency Preparedness Contains 167 PIECES HARDCASE
BC Arthritis
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Orange Zest
Health Mart Aspirin
Kroger Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Best Choice Effervescent Cold Relief
Dollar General Effervescent Cold Relief
Aspirin Granules
Asa Extra Strength Caplet 500mg
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Orange Zest
ULINE Aspirin
Thrulife Extra Strength Headache Relief
Quality Choice Pain Relief Powder
Aspirin Tab 325mg USP
Handy Solutions Headache Pain Relief
Kirkland Signature Migraine Relief
Methoxisal-C 1/8
pain relief back and body EXTRA STRENGTH
A.C.& C Tablets
Alka-Seltzer Plus Multi-Symptom Cold and Cough
Asa Suppositories 150mg
Goodys
Lil Drug Store Aspirin 325
Methoxisal-C 1/2
Pain Away Plus
Pain Stoppers Regular
Up and Up Chewable Aspirin
Migraine Formula
Leader Extra Strength Effervescent Antacid and Pain Reliever
Signature Care Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
GFA First Aid Kit Essentials - 33 Pieces
Topcare Aspirin
Alka-Seltzer Plus Night Cold Formula (Lemon)
Lo-asa 80mg Chewable - Tab
Kirkland Signature Migraine Headache Relief
Alka-Seltzer Plus Day Non Drowsy Cold Medicine Citrus
Coricidin Tab
Pain Relief Aspirin
Pronal C1/4 Capsules
Migralex Dr. Mauskop
Bufferin Extra -strength
Anacin Tablet
Excedrin Migraine, CVP HEALTH
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Aspirin
Quality Choice Effervescent Cold Relief Plus
Quality Choice Extra Strength Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Relief Asa Extra Strength
Acetylsalicylic Acid Tab 325mg BP
Coryphen 325 Tab
Ecotrin
GenCare Headache Relief
Aramark Aspirin
Aspirin Chewable Low Dose
Endodan
365 Everyday Value Aspirin
4303 First Aid Kit
Alka-Seltzer Plus Night Cold Medicine
ARC FIRST AID Contains 1000 PIECES
Asa-caffeine-codeine
Calmine Tab
Childrens Low Dose Aspirin
Uricalm Intensive
Asa Tab 325mg Enteric Coated
Oxycodone and Aspirin
Ag-asa Chew
Anacin ES
Rx Act Aspirin
Basic Care Migraine Relief
Medi First Pain Relief
Adult Low strength Aspirin
Pro-aas - 80 (croquable)
Orphengesic Forte
Ascomp with Codeine
Aspirin Enteric Coated Caplet 325mg
Low Dose Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
Enteric Coated Daily Low Dose Asa 81 mg
Lowprin 325
Care One migraine relief
Unishield Pain Zapper
Henry Schein Aspirin
Enteric Coated Aspirin Regular Strength
C2 Buffered Tab
Norgesic Tab
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Migraine Relief
Uline Aspirin
Pro-aas EC
A.S.A. 325 Mg Tablet
Astrin 5gr
Topcare Migraine Relief
Aspirin Regular Strength Regular Strength
Walmart Pain Relief Powder
Safety Coated Low Dose Aspirin
Aspirin Chewable Tablets - 325mg
Bayer Plus Extra Strength
Praxis Asa EC 81 Mg Daily Low Dose
BioElectro Extra Strength Daytime Pain Relief
Fiorinal-C 1/2
Aspirin Arthritis Pain Relief 650 mg
Rx Act headache formula added strength
Pharbest Aspirin 325mg
292 Tablets
Excedrin Migraine
Sedal3x
Aspirin With Stomach Guard Extra Strength - Tab
Uncoated Aspirin
Aspirin Chewable, Low Dose
Duoplavin
4376 First Aid Kit
Care One Aspirin
Enteric Safety Coated Aspirin
Low Dose Miniprin Enteric Safety Coated
Pain Reliever Extra Strength
Premier Value Antacid and Pain Relief Medicine
Natural Aspirin plus Tart Cherry Dietary Supplement
4154 First Aid Kit
Aspirin - Children's Size - Tablets
Advanced Aspirin
Equaline Effervescent Cold Relief
Aspirin 325mg
4232 First Aid Kit
Asaphen
Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Pro-aas EC - 80
Asa 80mg
Dry Socket Paste
Adult Low Dose Aspirin
M-asa 80 Mg Croquable
Anacin Extra Strength
Asprin
Handy Solutions GENUINE ASPIRIN BAYER
Entrophen Ect 650mg
Aspirin Plus Stomach Guard Ext.stgth.caplet
Aspirin Extra Strength 500mg Tab USP
Aspirin Coated for Delayed Release Regular Strength
Biovanta Trip Action Green Apple and Honey
Clopidogrel/acetylsalicylic Acid Mylan
Adventure Medical Kits 1-2 Person National Ski Patrol First Aid
ARC Emergency Preparedness FIRST AID Contains 202 PIECES
Chewable Aspirin
Aspirin Adult low dose
Equate Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Asa 325mg
Phenaphen No 3 Cap
PhysiciansCare Extra Stregth Pain Reliever
ARC FIRST AID Contains 404 PIECES
Chewable Aspirin Adult low dose
MooreBrand Aspirin
Dr Pausins Aspirin
CVS Health Medication and Topical Refill Pouch
Artrifin 24 Caplets
Dolex Forte
Alka-seltzer Original
Pamprin Max Menstrual Pain Relief
Aspirin EC
Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets
Seedalmerk
Trianal C½
10 Person ANSI
Aspirin Adult Low Dose
Excedrin Back and Body
Aspirin 81 mg Low Dose
4332 First Aid Kit
Zee Aspirin
Aspirin 81
Foster and Thrive Migraine Relief
Quality Choice Effervescent Cold Relief - Orange
4224 First Aid Kit
Asatab EC 650mg
4216 First Aid Kit
Equate Extra Strength Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Medpurine
Enteric Coated A.S.a (caplet)
4340 First Aid Kit
Pal-pravastatin-asa
Sunmark Aspirin Adult Low Strength
Trianal C¼
Extra Strenght Headache Relief
PMS-asa
Good Neighbor Pharmacy aspirin orange flavor chewable
Nervine Tab
4032 First Aid Kit
Aspirin Low Dose Safety Coated
Fiorinal with Codeine
Good Sense Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Effervescent Pain Relief
Teva-tecnal C 1/2
Enteric Coated Low Dose Aspirin
Aspirin Adult Low Strength
Crane Safety Aspirin
Extra Strength Headach Relief
Alka Seltzer Originial 1s Blister Pack
Equate Aspirin
Pain Terminator
Up and Up Antacid and Pain Relief
Aspirin Regular Strength
Coryphen 325 Codeine 30 Tab
Rivasa 81 Mg EC
Aspirin
Protection
Rapid Comfort Aspirin
Asa 80
Neo Tigol Tab
Entrophen 325mg Tablets
Enteric Coated Asa Daily Low Dose
Formu Care pain reliever added strength
Aspirin and Dipyridamole Extended Release
Butalbital, aspirin, and caffeine
CAREALL Aspirin
Medi First Pain Ache
Rite Aid Antacid and Pain Relief
Equagesic Tablets
BLUE ACME SLEEVE FIRST AID Contains 1000 PIECES
Aspirin Migraine
Asa Extra Strength Tab 500mg
Chewable Low Dose Aspirin
4227 First Aid Kit
Aspir Low
DG Health Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Drug Mart Effervescent Pain Relief
Kroger Value Aspirin
Ready America First Aid Pocket - 33 Pieces
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold Powerfast Fizz Night
Aspirin regular strength
Rexall Aspirin
Dg Health Migraine Relief
Leader Headache Formula Added Strength
Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Excedrin Extra Strength
Leader Low Dose Aspirin
Low Dose Aspirin Chewable
Adult Low Dose Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
Aspirin 5 grain
Safety Coated Aspirin 81 mg Low Dose
4240 First Aid Kit
Family Wellness Migraine
Bayer AM extra stength
Chewable Low Dose
Robaxisal Caplets
Stanback
Signature Care Aspririn
Muscle Relaxant and Back Pain Relief Extra Strength Tablets
Careone Aspirin
Rugby Adult Aspirin
Smart Sense Chewable Aspirin
GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY FIRST AID Contains 202 PIECES
Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Aspirin
Dr Pausins Low Dose Aspirin
Equate Daily Low-dose
Goodys Migraine Relief
Equaline headache formula added strength
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold and Flu
Clopidogrel Kit
Leader migraine formula
Aspirin Adult low strength
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold Night PowerFast Fizz
Enteric Coated Asa Tablets 650mg
Leader Cardinal Health Aspirin
Family Wellness Migraine Relief
Lowprin
Pain Stoppers EX
Low dose Aspirin
Asaphen EC
Value Pharma Aspirin Pain Reliever
Asa EC 80
Family Wellness Pain Relief Powder
PHL-asa
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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