| Active Ingredient | ASPIRIN |
| Therapeutic Class | SALICYLATES |
| Indications | Mild to moderate pain and fever, myocardial and stroke. |
| Caution | May cause G.I. bleeding, irritation, rashes, bronchospasm, nasal polyps. Contraindicated with G.I. ulceration, anticoagulants, bleeding disorders, gout and in children and adolescents with viral ill More ... |
| Dose Range | 300-900mg every 4-6 hours as necessary. Usual maximum 4g daily. Soluble or E.C. may be best for chronic use. See BDS supply protocols pg. 4 for maximum reimbursable quantities. |
| Drug Interactions | |
| Pregnancy | Use antiplatelet doses with caution during third trimester; impaired platelet fu More ... |
| Breast Feeding | Aspirin is distributed in breastmilk. Use with caution in lactating women. |