Asprin

Aspirin is a widely used analgesic, anti - inflammatory and anti - pyretic. Made from a precursor (salicylic acid) which is found in Willow tree bark, its is a relatively cheap choice of pain relieif. As with all medicaments, aspirin is not without its side effects. Aspirin tends to be harsh on the stomach lining, this can, in some cases, cause gastric problems. Aspirin thereforemust be taken with food and water, this protects the oesophagous and the rest of the Gastro - Intestinal tract. Aspirin can also be used as a blood thinner, with anti- platelet properties, by inhibiting a cyclooxygenase. Some patients may be advised to take aspirin (usually 75mg) if they ...  Read the complete review

Aspirin celebrated its 100 years in existence this year and is the most widely used medicine in the world today. A staggering 35,000 tonnes of Aspirin is consumed every year and this is enough to make over 3100 Billion Aspirin tablets. Aspirin is short for acetylsalicylic acid and possesses various properties that make it a very versatile medicament and thus a very popular and recommended one. Uses for Aspirin -------------------- 1) Pain Relief Aspirin is an analgesic and therefore is effective against pain relief. It is also an anti-inflammatory agent and therefore helps alleviate swelling associated with arthritis and other minor ...  Read the complete review

When I had a very bad sore throat which wouldn't go away, I tried the usual throat lozenges, medicine etc. Nothing helped the symptom was still there, because I was going on my holidays I wanted to solve this problem quickly . I went to my local shop called Consumer's Choice where I was telling one of the staff about my throat. She mentioned Aspro Clear being very good if you gargle with it. I purchased a pack of 18 for around £2.20 ish and took two straight away. I was a bit worried about the gargling bit as I hate doing that. You dissolve one to two tablets in half a glass of cold water , then wait for it to fizz, once the ...  Read the complete review

If ever I have a cold, headache, period pains, aching joints etc I prefer to rely on the good old aspirin as a form of pain relief. It is the most effective form for me and for so many other people. It relieves inflamation, reduces temperatures, decreases pain and in my opinion works so much better than paracetamol or other brand name pain killing drugs. I know it is not recomended for people who suffer from stomach ulcers, but it is widely used in small doses by people who have had strokes and heart attacks as a preventative medicine. In tablet form or soluable it removes pain quickly and easily. It is not recommended for children under the age of 10 ...  Read the complete review