Aspirin — Drug Interactions, Alcohol & Pregnancy Guide

Last reviewed: · Source: US FDA drug label database

About Aspirin

Aspirin is used both as a painkiller (standard doses: 300-600mg) and as a heart/stroke protector (low dose: 75mg). It is not recommended in children under 16 due to Reye's syndrome risk.

Also sold as: Disprin, Aspro, Nu-Seals

Drug class NSAID / Antiplatelet
Used for Pain relief, Fever reduction, Heart attack prevention (low dose), Stroke prevention (low dose)
Max adult dose 300-600mg up to four times daily for pain; 75mg once daily for cardiovascular prevention
OTC in UK Yes

Aspirin and Alcohol

🟡 USE WITH CAUTION

Avoid regular alcohol with aspirin — together they significantly increase the risk of stomach bleeding and ulcers.

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Aspirin in Pregnancy

🟡 USE WITH CAUTION

Low-dose aspirin (75mg) is sometimes prescribed in pregnancy for specific conditions — but standard pain-relief doses should be avoided.

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Aspirin — Drug Combinations

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Aspirin + Ibuprofen
Generally avoid — ibuprofen can reduce the blood-thinning effect of low-dose asp…
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Aspirin + Warfarin
Avoid — aspirin significantly increases bleeding risk when taken with warfarin a…

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