Aspirin is commonly used for chest pain (angina), heart attack and stroke. It reduces the chances of heart attack or stroke. It contains salicylate, a compound found in plants such as willow trees and myrtle.
Swallow the aspirin with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew before swallowing. Chewable aspirin tablets can be chewed, crushed or swallowed whole.
Always consult your doctor before taking this medicine as symptoms of overdose include stomach pain, vomiting, vision or hearing problems, diarrhoea, and fast or slow breathing. So, How much Aspirin can I take?
How much Aspirin can I take?
34,000 mg of aspirin, would be a life-threatening amount.
For various patients, this medication will require a different dose. Follow your doctor’s advice or the instructions on the label before taking this medicine.
- For fever, or for temporary pain relief and inflammation, such as period pains, or headaches: 350 to 650 mg every 4/6 hours.
- For Heart Attacks: 75, 81, 162 or 325 mg daily.
- For Stroke: 75 to 100 mg daily.
- If I have a Kidney problem, a dose adjustment may be needed.
- If I have a Liver problem, a dose adjustment may be needed.
- This medicine is not recommended for children and pregnant women.
Caution: Always consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have allergic to aspirin, have or have ever had asthma, often have heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain, have or have ever had ulcers or anaemia, kidney or liver disease, pregnant or plan to become pregnant, breastfeeding.
Note: If your doctor advises you to take this medicine regularly and you miss a dose within the specified time, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
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