The Benefits of Aspirin
Laurie Saloman
Reviewed by QualityHealth's Medical Advisory Board
Although aspirin has been around for more than 100 years, chances are your doctor or pediatrician tends to recommend ibuprofen or acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain and fever relief. And while those remedies do a great job, aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid, may still have a valuable place in your medicine cabinet.
Pain Relief and More
What can aspirin do? A standard (325 mg) or extra strength (500 mg) dose is an effective pain killer, for one thing. "The relief of mild to moderate pain is a major action of aspirin in daily use," says Marc I. Leavey, MD, a primary care specialist at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. "From muscle aches and pains to menstrual cramps to dental pain, aspirin is as good a pain reliever as anything else available over the counter for these common complaints."
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