Indications for use and effectiveness of aspirin for headache

1 Dosage of

Aspirin is prescribed exclusively to adults, the maximum daily dose should not exceed 3 grams. Usually at a time take 0.5 - 1 gram.

The drug should not be taken on an empty stomach, and at reception it is necessary to wash down with a plenty of water. If the disease does not pass within a week, you need to consult a doctor and change the drug. There are different forms of release, such as:

• tablets without shell;
• tablets in a shell protecting the gastrointestinal tract from irritation;
• soluble form, in this case taking the tablet it must be previously dissolved in water.

Aspirin is used in cases of mild and moderate pain syndrome, as well as at elevated temperature. Often Aspirin is taken with a headache.

2 Types of pain

Hangover. When drinking alcohol in the blood of a person, erythrocyte micro-clots are formed that can cause headache and swelling. In this case, acetylsalicylic acid causes their disintegration, and also acts as an analgesic. Aspirin, it is better to take not to stop the hangover syndrome, but before the feast begins, in this case, it will help to reduce microthrombin and prevent swelling. But, do not forget that when interacting with alcohol in the blood, the risk of gastric bleeding increases, so do not abuse aspirin, and take it at least two hours before taking alcohol and eight hours after.

Voltage. Tension headache occurs if a person is in a long time in one position or has fallen into a stressful situation. The pain in this case compresses the head with a hoop, and can give to the back of the head. At the first symptoms you need to take an Aspirin tablet. If the head hurts for a long period, Aspirin will not give the desired effect, or may even aggravate the condition.

Aspirin for migraine headaches. Migraine is a disease in which there is a severe headache, usually affecting half the head and giving into the eye and accompanied by nausea.

If within two hours, after the onset of migraine symptoms, take Aspirin from 0.5 to 1.5 grams, then in 25% of cases the attack will stop. In 70% of cases, there will be a significant relief of symptoms. If more than two hours have passed since the onset of the attack, Aspirin will be less effective.

Aspirin and neck pain. Pain in the nape may be caused by many diseases. In this case, one or two Aspirin tablets will help relieve symptoms. But it is worth remembering that a frequent intake of pain medication can itself provoke a headache. Also do not forget that Aspirin relieves symptoms, but does not eliminate the main cause of the headache.

Aspirin for genyantritis. Sinusitis is an inflammatory process in the paranasal sinuses. In addition to nasal congestion, it causes severe headache, which is worse by the evening and localizes the facial part, as well as an increase in body temperature. In this case, Aspirin is an adjuvant. Taking one or two tablets will help relieve the symptoms, but can not get rid of the disease.

3 Contraindications

Aspirin is contraindicated in people with gastrointestinal disease in the acute stage. Also, people with hemorrhagic diathesis, bronchial asthma and hypersensitivity to the drug should be relieved of it. The drug is not prescribed to pregnant women in the first and third trimester, as well as nursing mothers.

For children under the age of 15 with viral diseases, the drug is strongly contraindicated, as it can cause Reye syndrome, in which acute liver failure and encephalopathy develops.

For violations of the liver and kidneys, the drug is administered with caution and in a small dose.

Side effects of Aspirin:

• nausea and vomiting;
• heartburn;
• internal bleeding, which can indicate tarry stools or vomiting with blood;
• dizziness;
• bronchospasm;
• urticaria;
• Quincke edema.

If after the drug does not improve, do not increase the dose. In this case, you need to use another medication or consult a doctor.