extended-release pill. Swallow the pill whole. The enteric-coated pill has a special
coating to protect your stomach. Breaking the pill could damage this coating. The
extended-release tablet is specially made to release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking this
pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
The chewable tablet form of aspirin must be chewed before
swallowing.
Keep the orally disintegrating tablet in its package until you are ready
to take the medicine. Open the package and peel the back cover from the tablet. Using dry
hands, place the tablet into your mouth. It will begin to dissolve right away, without water. Do
not swallow the tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing.
If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are taking
aspirin. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.
Do not take this medication if you smell a strong vinegar odor in the aspirin bottle.
The medicine may no longer be effective.
Store aspirin at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since aspirin is often used as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are
using the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost
time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and wait until your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this
medicine.
Overdose symptoms may include ringing in your ears, headache, nausea, vomiting,
dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, rapid breathing, fever, seizure (convulsions), or coma.
What should I avoid while taking aspirin?
Do not use any other over-the-counter medication without first asking your doctor or
pharmacist. Aspirin is contained in many medicines available over the counter. If you take
certain products together you may accidentally take too much aspirin. Read the label of any other
medicine you are using to see if it contains aspirin.
Avoid taking an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) while you are taking
aspirin. NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), diclofenac (Voltaren), diflunisal (Dolobid),
etodolac (Lodine), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), ketorolac
(Toradol), mefenamic acid (Ponstel), meloxicam (Mobic), nabumetone (Relafen), naproxen
(Aleve, Naprosyn), piroxicam (Feldene), and others.
Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking aspirin. Alcohol may increase your risk
of stomach bleeding.
Avoid taking ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) if you are taking aspirin to prevent stroke or
heart attack. Ibuprofen can make aspirin less effective in protecting your heart and blood vessels.
If you must use both medications, take the ibuprofen at least 8 hours before or 30 minutes after
you take the aspirin (non-enteric coated form).
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