This active ingredient is in Aspirin Effect
The main ingredient in Aspirin Effect is acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). Taken by mouth, it is completely absorbed by the body. The breakdown of ASA produces the active substance salicylic acid. It belongs to the group of active substances known as analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The drug has an anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and blood-thinning effect. Aspirin Effect inhibits two enzymes (cyclooxygenases) that are responsible for the formation of inflammatory messenger substances and blood platelets. Aspirin Effect is distributed throughout the body via the blood, later broken down in the liver and excreted via the kidneys.
When is Aspirin Effect used?
Typical uses for Aspirin Effect are:
- Headache
- Fever
- Cold symptoms
- Joint pain
- Toothache (not before a visit to the dentist)
What are the side effects of Aspirin Effect?
Occasionally, hypersensitivity reactions of the skin occur (skin redness, itching).
Rarely, side effects may occur in the form of gastric ulcers and gastritis. Also, symptoms such as hypotension, dyspnea, liver and biliary disorders are possible.
Very rarely, bleeding from the nose or gums, increased liver values, diseases of the kidney and urinary tract, and kidney dysfunction may occur.
What you should be aware of when using Aspirin Effect
The usual dosage for adults and adolescents 14 years and older is one to two granule sachets (500 mg to 1000 mg) three times daily. To avoid irritation of the stomach lining, Aspirin Effect should not be taken on an empty stomach and there should be four to eight hours between applications. The duration of use should not exceed four days.
Also, there are groups of patients who should not use the drug or only after consultation with the attending physician.
Aspirin Effect: Contraindications
The drug must not be taken if allergies to the respective ingredients are known.
Furthermore, Aspirin Effect must not be taken in case of:
- acute stomach and intestinal ulcers
- increased bleeding tendency
- acute liver and kidney failure
- severe cardiac insufficiency
- pregnancy (last trimester)
- asthma attacks in the past due to ingestion of salicylates
- Methotrexate
- Warfarin (e.g., for blood clots)
- Cyclosorin
- Diuretics, ACE inhibitors (e.g. for high blood pressure)
- Steroids and anti-inflammatories (e.g., for rheumatism)
Caution when taking Aspirin Effect applies to:
- hay fever
- unadjusted high blood pressure
- concomitant use of medications that also have a blood-thinning effect (e.g., Marcumar)
- concurrent use of medications such as: Digoxin, antidiabetics, valproic acid, uric acid excreting gout medications.
- past stomach or intestinal ulcers
- impaired liver and kidney function
Special care should be taken when using Aspirin Effect to treat febrile illnesses in children. The drug should be taken only after consultation with a doctor, as there is a risk of contracting life-threatening Reye’s syndrome.
Taking Aspirin Effect with alcohol should be avoided as damage to the gastric mucosa (gastritis) often occurs.
Aspirin Effect: Pregnancy and lactation
Aspirin Effect should not be used during pregnancy. Taking it during the first six months of pregnancy may cause maldevelopment of the unborn child. In the last trimester of pregnancy, the drug should not be taken as it may cause damage to the kidney in the fetus and lead to inhibition of labor and prolonged bleeding in the mother.
During breastfeeding, no harmful effects on the child have been reported so far if the mother takes Aspirin Effect for a short time and in small amounts. However, the active substance may also affect and harm the child via breast milk. Treatment with Aspirin Effect is recommended only after consultation with a doctor.
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