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How to Take Aspirin and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult Dose:
The recommended oral dose for adults:
• Prevention of myocardial infarction or heart attack: 75-325 mg/day.
• Stent implantation: 325 mg 2 hr pre-operative, then 160-325 mg/day.
• Pain and fever: 325-650 mg 4-6 hourly. Maximum: 4 g/day.
• Pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal and joint disorders:
Initial dose: 2.4-3.6 g/day.
Maintenance dose: 3.6-5.4 g/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with blood disorder, liver or kidney impairment and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Aspirin

This medication is an analgesic and antipyretic, prescribed for pain, heart attack and fever.

Brand Names or Trade Names of Aspirin

India :

Zogrell A | CV-Sprin (75mg) | Ismorin (30mg/75mg) | Dospin (325 mg) | Complatt Forte | Aspro | Preva AS | Zosprin (75 mg) | Ajubi | Thrombosprin DS

International :

Ascriptin

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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