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What dose of aspirin is used for pain or fever?
For adults, common over-the-counter (OTC) dosing for pain and fever is 325 mg to 650 mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed, with a maximum of 4,000 mg (4 g) in 24 hours.
What dose of aspirin is used to reduce heart attack or stroke risk?
Aspirin dosing for heart attack/stroke prevention is different from pain/fever use. The commonly used regimen is low-dose aspirin (often 81 mg daily in the U.S.), but the correct dose depends on the person’s medical history (for example, whether this is for prevention vs. after an event).
Is there a “baby aspirin” dose, and what is it?
“Baby aspirin” typically refers to 81 mg tablets. Some products use 75 mg or 100 mg, but 81 mg is the most common low-dose strength.
Can children take aspirin?
Aspirin is generally not recommended for children and teens with viral illnesses (like flu or chickenpox) because of the risk of Reye’s syndrome. If a child needs fever or pain treatment, caregivers usually use acetaminophen or ibuprofen instead—follow the product label or a clinician’s guidance.
What side effects and risks should you watch for at any dose?
Aspirin can increase bleeding risk and can irritate the stomach. People are often advised to avoid aspirin (or use it only with clinician guidance) if they have a history of stomach ulcers or GI bleeding, bleeding disorders, uncontrolled high blood pressure, aspirin allergy/asthma triggered by NSAIDs, or if they are taking certain blood thinners.
Do you mean “aspirin tablets” or “aspirin for blood thinning” (chewable/enteric-coated)?
Dosing is usually based on the strength on the label (for example, 81 mg vs 325 mg). If you tell me the strength (mg) and whether it’s for pain/fever or heart risk, I can help match the dose to the correct use.