Aspirin also works to temporarily reduce fever. Enteric coating is designed to allow caplets to pass through the stomach to the small intestine before dissolving. This means it will take longer for a drug with enteric coating to take effect. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions or concerns regarding the use of Bufferin with other medications.
Bufferin is available over-the-counter to be used as directed on the label. However, if you have a question concerning your use of aspirin for pain and fever, consult with your doctor. The chance is higher if you are 60 or over, have had stomach ulcers or bleeding, take a blood thinning anticoagulant or steroid drug, take other NSAIDs, drink 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while taking Bufferin, or use Bufferin for a longer time than directed.
Stop taking Bufferin and talk to your doctor if you experience signs of stomach bleeding. Be sure to read the entire Drug Facts labeling, including Use, Warnings, and Directions on the product package before use and use Bufferin only as directed. Approval details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions risks as well as efficacies benefits. It is important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy.
To obtain a better therapeutic response, patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the treatment.
This medicine shows antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Suppresses inflammation, abates the pain and lowers the high temperature.
It is usually used for the treatment of headache, menstrual pain, toothache, common cold with fever, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever or symptomatic neuralgia. The most commonly reported adverse reactions include gastrointestinal disorder, hives, eruption and epistaxis.
If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist. The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.
This could increase your risk of bleeding. Your doctor will monitor you while you are taking this medication, especially if you are also taking anticoagulant medications e. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of bleeding e. Breathing problems: People who have asthma, long term breathing problems, or allergic conditions such as hay fever or nasal polyps are more likely to experience difficulty breathing and allergic reactions, caused by ASA. If you have a history of allergic reactions to other substances, or respiratory illness, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Diabetes: Acetylsalicylic acid can increase the effects of certain diabetes medications such as glyburide. High doses of ASA may also reduce blood glucose levels, which may change your insulin needs if you have diabetes.
If you have diabetes or are at risk for developing diabetes, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed. Glucosephosphate dehydrogenase G6PD deficiency: People with G6PD deficiency may experience the breakdown of red blood cells when they take acetylsalicylic acid. The decrease in red blood cells causes anemia.
If you have G6PD deficiency, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed. Gout: Acetylsalicylic acid can increase the level of uric acid in the body, causing gout to flare up. ASA can also decrease the effectiveness of medications used to treat gout.
If you have a history of gout or kidney stones, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed. If you develop painful, warm and swollen joints or difficulty with urination, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Kidney function: If you have reduced kidney function or kidney disease, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed. Liver function: Decreased liver function or liver disease may cause this medication to build up in the body and cause side effects.
If you have decreased liver function or liver disease, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Other medical conditions: If you have a history of stomach ulcers, a tendency to bleed, severely low blood iron levels anemia , or blood clotting disorders, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Surgery: Acetylsalicylic acid should be stopped at least one week before elective surgery because of the risk of bleeding. If you are scheduled for surgery including minor surgery, such as dental extractions , talk to your doctor or pharmacist about when you should stop taking ASA.
Pregnancy: When taken in the third trimester of pregnancy, ASA can increase the risk of bleeding for both the mother and child. It can decrease contractions, resulting in delayed or prolonged labour. It may also cause premature early closure of the arterial duct a passageway in the heart of the fetus.
This medication should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately. ASA should not be used by anyone in their last trimester of pregnancy see the section "Who should NOT take this medication?
Breast-feeding: Acetylsalicylic acid passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking acetylsalicylic acid, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding. Children: Children, teenagers, and young adults should not take ASA when they have chickenpox, influenza, or flu-like illnesses as it may increase their risk for Reye's syndrome, a possibly life-threatening health condition that may cause liver or brain damage.
Seniors: Seniors may be at an increased risk of experiencing side effects of this medication. If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:. An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them.
Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed. Medications other than those listed above may interact with this medication. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter non-prescription , and herbal medications that you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.
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