ASPIRIN

or Acetylsalicylic Acid or ASA

Aspirin or Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA) is a drug used against minor toothache, pains, aches, fever, and as anti-inflammatory.

It was the first discovered member of the class of Pain Killers known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID).

U.S. Brand Names (OTC Products):

• Ascriptin® - Ascriptin® Extra Strength - Aspercin - Aspercin Extra - Aspergum® - Bayer® Aspirin - Bayer® Aspirin Extra Strength - Bayer® Aspirin Regimen Adult Low Strength - Bayer® Aspirin Regimen Children's - Bayer® Aspirin Regimen Regular Strength - Bayer® Extra Strength Arthritis Pain Regimen - Bayer® Plus Extra Strength - Bayer® Women's Aspirin Plus Calcium - Bufferin® - Bufferin® Extra Strength - Buffinol - Buffinol Extra - Easprin® - Ecotrin® - Ecotrin® Low Strength - Ecotrin® Maximum Strength - Halfprin® - St. Joseph® Adult Aspirin - Sureprin 81™ - ZORprin®

Canadian Brand Names:

• Asaphen - Asaphen E.C. - Entrophen® - Novasen

Mexican Brand Names:

• ASA 500® - Aspirina Protect® - Coraspir® - Ecotrin®

Dental Use:

• Toothache, Tooth Pain, Dental Pain, Odontalgia, Odontalgy.
• Treatment of mild to moderate pain.
• Treatment of postoperative pain.

Oral Dosage for Adults and Children 12 years of age and older:

• 325-600 mg every 4-6 hours up to 4 g/day.

Do not exceed 4,000 mg/daily!

Significant Complications:

• nausea, vomiting, heartburn, ulceration
• bleeding disorders

WARNING: Do Not Overdose Toothache Reliever Drugs!

Pain Killers Involved in More Drug Overdose Deaths than Cocaine or Heroin in the USA!

This TOOTHACHE GUIDE is a very compact and valuable quick-reference ESSENTIAL for parents and children who attach importance to a great oral health

Not Available Anywhere Else!

Aleksandr V. Melekhin, DDS

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