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Ascriptin Enteric Regular Strength

Aspirin

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The generic name of this medication is aspirin buffered with Ca/Al/Mg antacid and brand names are Ascriptin, Bufferin, Aspirin CR.

The active ingredients of this medication is acetylsalicylic acid; calcium carbonate, aluminum hydroxide, or magnesium oxide.

This medication is used to reduce fever and provide relief from mild-to-moderate pain from conditions like muscle discomfort, toothache, common cold, and headache.

It also helps reduce the risk of stroke and prevents heart attack in people with chest pain.

Common Uses:

This medication is used to reduce fever and provide relief from mild-to-moderate pain from conditions like muscle discomfort, toothache, common cold, and headache. It also helps reduce the risk of stroke and prevents heart attack in people with chest pain.

Off Label Uses:

Used to reduce pain and swelling that occurs due to conditions like arthritis.

Side Effects:
Abdominal discomfort and heartburn;
Unexplained Fatigue;
Dizziness;
Dark urine;
Yellowing eyes/skin.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in people with:
Allergic reactions to this medication or any of its ingredients; to other salicylates like choline salicylate; or to other pain killers or fever reducing agents like NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen);
Bleeding/blood-clotting disorders like hemophilia, vitamin K deficiency, low platelet count;
Renal disorders;
Liver disorders;
Diabetes;
Abdominal disorders like ulcers; acidity; and abdominal discomfort.

It is also not recommended in pregnant women; women planning on becoming pregnant; and nursing mothers.

Drug Interactions:
Ketorolac;
Mifepristone;
Acetazolamide;
Bisphosphonates taken by mouth (such as alendronate);
"blood thinners" (such as warfarin, heparin);
High blood pressure drugs (such as ACE inhibitors such as captopril, beta blockers such as metoprolol);
NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen); Corticosteroids (such as prednisone);
Diabetes drugs (such as chlorpropamide, glyburide);
Methotrexate;
Pemetrexed;
SSRI antidepressants (such as fluoxetine, sertraline).

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Ibuprofen	7.27	6.08	1.32	350
Aleve	7.06	6.16	1.12	110
Advil	6.97	5.81	0.77	375
Vicodin	6.53	6.21	4.16	139
Tylenol	6.51	5.32	0.88	536
Ascriptin Enteric Regular Strength	6.5	6.69	2.73	2

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Ascriptin Enteric Regular Strength, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Confidence	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Energy	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	50%	0%	50%
Patience	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	0%	50%	0%	50%
Stress Level	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%

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Commonly Reported Ascriptin Enteric Regular Strength Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Constipation	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Difficulty Urinating	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%

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