Q: Are other over-the-counter pain
relievers more effective than ASPIRIN?
A: No. Nothing is proven stronger than ASPIRIN for headaches. And not
only is ASPIRIN highly effective for pain relief, it offers other preventative
benefits due to its active ingredient ASA.
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Q: Is all ASA the same?
A: The active ingredient in ASPIRIN
is ASA but there are also non-medicinal ingredients. An active ingredient
combined with the appropriate adjuvants
must be at the right place at the right time in the right quantity
for the best effect. Bayer has over 100 years of experience, extensive
pharmaceutical
know-how and competence in the manufacture of a consistently high-quality
product.
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Q: Is ASPIRIN well tolerated?
A: ASPIRIN has been used effectively
by millions of people for over 100 years. There has been a lot of publicity
surrounding the use of ASPIRIN and stomach upset. However, the majority
of people have no trouble taking ASPIRIN and for those who do experience
stomach upset, it is generally short-term.
ASPIRIN can be taken with many prescription drugs. Ask your doctor
or health care professional before taking any over-the-counter pain
relief product if you are already taking other medications. This is
especially important to do if you are on ASPIRIN for doctor-supervised
preventative therapy.
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Q: How likely is stomach
upset?
A: Based on clinical esearch, only a
small number of individuals (5%) who use ASPIRIN have experienced stomach
upset. You should always take ASPIRIN with a full glass of water and
taking ASPIRIN with food may also help. People who experience stomach
irritation should ask their doctor whether an enteric coated product
or buffered product might help reduce stomach-related side effects.
The enteric coating prevents disintegration of the tablet in the stomach,
cutting down on direct irritation to the stomach lining.
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Q: Does Bayer offer
any “buffered ASA” forms?
A: A small percentage of individuals
may occasionally experience stomach upset with ASA. Buffered ASA products
neutralize stomach acid by raising the PH, ASPIRIN with Stomach Guard*
contains calcium carbonate and other buffering ingredients.
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Q: What is meant
by "micro-coating"?
A: Micro-coating refers to the film coating on the ASPIRIN tablet and
caplet. This very thin coating makes the tablet easier to swallow for
those who have difficulty swallowing uncoated tablets and caplets.
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Q: What is meant by “enteric
coating”?
A: Enteric coating is a delayed-release
safety coating. It is designed to allow the ASPIRIN tablet or caplet
to pass through the stomach to
the small intestine (duodenum) before dissolving.
Products with enteric coating are not recommended for quick pain relief;
enteric-coated ASPIRIN is most often used by patients who are taking
ASPIRIN on a daily basis under their doctor’s supervision or recommendation.
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Q: How long does it take ASPIRIN to dissolve?
A: This answer depends on the type of ASPIRIN you are taking and the
coating that is on it. For the various coatings, the following dissolve
rates are expected.
Micro Coating
|
20 minutes
|
- ASPIRIN Original Strength, 325 mg
- ASPIRIN Extra Strength, 500 mg
- ASPIRIN with Stomach Guard,
325 mg
- ASPIRIN with Stomach Guard, Extra Strength 500
mg
|
 |
Enteric Coated
|
2 - 4 hours
|
- Coated ASPIRIN Daily Low
Dose, 81 mg
- Coated ASPIRIN, 325 mg
- Coated ASPIRIN
Extra Strength, 500 mg
- Coated ASPIRIN Arthritis Pain
Relief, 650 mg
|
|
Uncoated
|
Tablet dissolves when chewed
|
- ASPIRIN Children’s Size Chewable,
80 mg
|
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