Baby Aspirin Oral

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Generic Name: ASPIRIN CHEWABLE - ORAL
Pronounced: (AS-pir-in)

Baby Aspirin Oral Side Effects

Upset stomach and heartburn may occur. If either of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

easy bruising/bleeding
difficulty hearing
ringing ears
change in the amount of urine
persistent or severe nausea/vomiting
unexplained tiredness
dizziness
dark urine
yellowing eyes/skin

This drug may rarely cause serious bleeding from the stomach/intestines or other areas of the body. If you notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects, seek immediate medical attention:

black/tarry stools
persistent or severe stomach/abdominal pain
vomit that looks like coffee grounds
slurred speech
weakness on one side of the body
sudden vision changes
sudden severe headache

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

rash
itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
severe dizziness
trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US, you may report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.