Aspirin is a painkiller isn't it?

Question

I bought some aspirin the other week by accident. I wasn't looking at what I was putting in the basket. I normally buy ibruprofen for my gammy foot and all those packets clearly state that they are for the 'effective relief of pain' and tells you what kinds of pain it's effective on.

But this box of aspirin talks about preventing heart attacks but nothing about relieving pain. Will I be safe taking a couple of aspirin to try to stop my foot from hurting?

Answer 1

Aspirin is used to relieve mild to moderate pain, reduce fever, to reduce inflammation and swelling in conditions such as arthritis and is used in low doses as a "blood thinner" to prevent the formation of blood clots. It is effective in reducing the risk of stroke and offers a protective effect against heart attacks in men with chest pain.

PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using aspirin: liver disease, kidney disease, bleeding disorders, ulcers, stomach/intestinal problems, nasal polyps, gout, asthma, any allergies - especially aspirin/NSAID allergy (e.g., ibuprofen, celecoxib). Children and teenagers should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, influenza or any undiagnosed illness without first consulting a doctor about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness. If you have congestive heart failure or are on a sodium- restricted diet, do not take effervescent aspirin tablets or powders because they are high in sodium. If you have had oral surgery or your tonsils removed in the last seven days, do not use chewable aspirin tablets, effervescent aspirin or aspirin in crushed tablets or gargles. This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Aspirin is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking aspirin. Aspirin is excreted into breast milk. Though to date there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Aspirin that has a strong vinegar-like odor is old and should not be used.

Answer 2

Yes, aspirin is a good painkiller in 500 mg dose.
your box may contain 100- 200 mg's which is for thinning blood. And it should be cor- covered to be dissolved in the intestines and would not harm the stomac.
If you want to take them for painkilling, it will work ofcourse. But you must take 3 or 4 tablets. And the effect will be late because it will pass the stomac without dissolving about 2-3 hours, then when enters to the intestine will start to dissolve.
So the effect is coming late.
PH

Answer 3

Yes! Aspirin has been an effective painkiller for years, long before any of the newer, ibuprofens etc. came about. Aspirin is used to "thin" the blood in people who may be at risk of heart attack or strokes but it is still an effective painkiller.

Answer 4

Aspirin at a 75mg dose (or what used to be termed as a baby dose years ago) is used nowadays to thin the blood and help prevent heart attacks.
In a higher dose 150-300mg is taken to relieve pain as aspirin is the oldest anti-inflammatory in existance. So it helps joint pain,headaches period pains.
Asprin was originally derived from the willow bark and is a derivative of salycilic acid (an anti inflammatory used in varying strengths for verrucas,corns,and even in skincare products)
If you use aspirin for your foot always take after food (just like your ibuprofen)
Aspirin is not recommended for nder 16 years as this can trigger Raynauds disease a rare allergic disorder.
Hope this helps!

Answer 5

Aspirin is a painkiller, but a regular regimen of low-dose aspirin has been shown to be effective in preventing heart attacks. Some brands are marketed to that specifically. You can still take them for pain relief, but since they are generally low-dose, they probably won't be as effective as your regular brand.

Answer 6

Aspirin is a painkiller too and is good for relieving minor aches and pains, some chronic pains as well. 300 to 1000 mg are generally taken four times a day.
It prevents blood clot formation, the reason why it usually talks ABOUT PREVENTING HEART ATTACKS. Be sure you do not have any bleeding risks.

Answer 7

No, aspirin thins the blood out so when someone has a heart attack, their blood gets thick and aspirin helps. Dont worry though, aspirin can be used for headaches too. I wouldn't suggest taking it for your foot however.

Answer 8

Yes, Aspirin is a pain reliever, however, it is not the same type of drug as ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory and works best on muscular pains. Aspirin will thin your blood and is typically good for headaches, because headaches are typically a constriction of the blood vessels in your head. Thinning the blood would relieve the pressure and thus relieve the headache. I would say you are better off using Advil, Aleve, or some other generic version of Ibuprofen for your pain.

Answer 9

Yes ,Aspirin is a painkiller too

Answer 10

Aspirin works as well as ibuprofen for pain relief, but it has a higher side-effect profile. Also, the dosage range for prevention of cardiovascular disease is small, so if you need it for that, you can't use it for pain relief,too. And if your foot pain is from gout, the wrong dose of aspirin can make that worse, too.