why are some aspirin products buffered?

1 ⤊

2007-04-19 18:39:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink

aspirin can upset your tummy, so it's buffered.

2007-04-19 18:43:50 · answer #1 · answered by obanlassie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Aspirin products have been found to erode the stomach lining so it's 'buffered' on the outside of the pill to reduce acid erosion in the stomach.

2007-04-20 02:16:22 · answer #2 · answered by Susan H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Buffering aspirin is supposed to be better for the stomach

2007-04-20 01:49:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

To prevent stomach irritation.

2007-04-20 01:44:19 · answer #4 · answered by barbara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It helps protect your stomach lining so you don't develop ulcers.

2007-04-20 01:58:26 · answer #5 · answered by Pebbs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋