Aspirin is a medicine used to treat many conditions that cause pain, fever, or inflammation.

It’s also sometimes taken to treat or prevent heart attacks and strokes in high-risk people.

Aspirin is in a class of medicines called salicylates. It works by stopping the production of certain substances in the body that cause pain, fever, swelling, and clots.

It’s sold under different brand names, including Bayer, and is also frequently found in combination products.

uses

What is Aspirin (Vazalore) used for?

Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Fever
Ischemic Stroke
Kawasaki Disease
Myocardial Infarction
Osteoarthritis
Pain
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Angina Pectoris
Heart Disease
Cardiovascular Disease
Ischemic Heart Disease
Collagen Vascular Disease
Myocardial Infarction -- Prophylaxis
Revascularization Procedures -- Prophylaxis
Ischemic Stroke -- Prophylaxis
Thrombotic/Thromboembolic Disorder
Cerebral Thrombosis/Embolism
Autoimmune Disorder
Renal Vein Thrombosis
Felty's Syndrome
Pulmonary Thromboembolism
Rheumatoid Lung
Colorectal Cancer
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Thrombocythemia
Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Prinzmetal's Angina
Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension

warnings

What is the most important information I should know about Aspirin (Vazalore)?

Using aspirin in a child or teenager with flu symptoms or chickenpox can cause a serious or fatal condition called Reye's syndrome.

You should not use aspirin if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

a recent history of stomach or intestinal bleeding;
a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia; or
if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

asthma or seasonal allergies;
stomach ulcers;
liver disease;
kidney disease;
a bleeding or blood clotting disorder;
gout; or
heart disease, high blood pressure, or congestive heart failure.

Taking aspirin during late pregnancy may cause bleeding in the mother or the baby during delivery. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

You should not breastfeed while using this medicine.

Side Effects

What are the side effects of Aspirin (Vazalore)?

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using aspirin and call your doctor at once if you have:

ringing in your ears, confusion, hallucinations, rapid breathing, seizure (convulsions);
severe nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain;
bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
fever lasting longer than 3 days; or
swelling, or pain lasting longer than 10 days.

Common side effects may include:

upset stomach, heartburn;
drowsiness; or
mild headache.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Interactions

What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Aspirin (Vazalore)?

Avoid alcohol. Heavy drinking can increase your risk of stomach bleeding.

Avoid taking ibuprofen if you take aspirin to prevent stroke or heart attack. Ibuprofen can make aspirin less effective in protecting your heart and blood vessels. Ask your doctor how far apart your doses should be.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other medicines for pain, fever, swelling, or cold/flu symptoms. They may contain ingredients similar to aspirin (such as magnesium salicylate, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen).

Dosage Guidelines & Tips

How to take Aspirin (Vazalore)?

Use Aspirin (Vazalore) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving aspirin to a child.

Take with food if aspirin upsets your stomach.

You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.

Do not crush, chew, break, or open an enteric-coated or delayed/extended-release pill. Swallow it whole.

Tell your doctor if you have a planned surgery.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Do not use aspirin if you smell a strong vinegar odor in the aspirin bottle. The medicine may no longer be effective.

What should I do if I missed a dose of Aspirin (Vazalore)?

Aspirin is used when needed. If you are on a dosing schedule, skip any missed dose. Do not use two doses at one time.