Miniprin
Generic name:aspirin (oral) [ AS-pir-in ]
Brand names: Arthritis Pain, Aspi-Cor, Aspir-Low, Bayer Plus, Durlaza,
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Drug classes:Platelet aggregation inhibitors, Salicylates
What is Miniprin?
Miniprin is a salicylate (sa-LIS-il-ate) that is used to treat pain, and reduce fever or inflammation.
Miniprin is sometimes used to treat or prevent heart attacks, strokes, and chest pain (angina). This medicine should be used for these conditions only under the supervision of a doctor.
Miniprin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Miniprin can cause Reye's syndrome, a serious and sometimes fatal condition in children.
Before taking this medicine
Using Miniprin in a child or teenager with flu symptoms or chickenpox can cause a serious or fatal condition called Reye's syndrome.
You should not use Miniprin if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
a recent history of stomach or intestinal bleeding;
a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia; or
if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking Miniprin or an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
asthma or seasonal allergies;
stomach ulcers;
kidney disease;
a bleeding or blood clotting disorder;
gout; or
heart disease, high blood pressure, or congestive heart failure.
Taking Miniprin during late pregnancy may cause bleeding in the mother or the baby during delivery. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using Miniprin.
How should I take Miniprin?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving Miniprin to a child.
Take with food if Miniprin upsets your stomach.
You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.
Do not crush, chew, break, or open an enteric-coated or delayed/extended-release p
