Both the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology recommend that aspirin tablets be chewed to increase absorption.

ASPIRIN (AS pir in) lowers the risk of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot. It may also be used to treat mild to moderate pain, inflammation, or arthritis. It belongs to a group of medications called NSAIDs. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

Aspirin's Proven Benefit When arteries are already narrowed by the buildup of plaque, a clot can block a blood vessel and stop the flow of blood to the brain or heart. Taking a regular dose of aspirin diminishes the ability of your blood to clump together into clots by targeting the body's smallest blood cells.

Daily aspirin use increases the risk of developing a stomach ulcer. If you already have a bleeding ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding, taking aspirin may cause more bleeding. The bleeding may be life-threatening.

Chewable tablets fasten the absorption rate of drug This is because chewable tablets are quickly broken down in the mouth before swallowing. By bypassing the disintegration step, your body can process the tablet faster and speed up its absorption into the blood.

If you notice signs of a heart attack, it's good to chew aspirin (2-4 low-dose or one regular strength) while you're waiting for the ambulance. This is to help keep the blood from clotting so that the blood flow to your heart isn't completely blocked.

DRINK A FULL GLASS OF WATER WITH EACH DOSE - adults and children 12 years and over: 1-2 tablets every 4 hours while symptoms last, not more than 12 tablets in 24 hours ...

Aspirin is a common drug for relieving minor aches, pains, and fevers. People also use it as an anti-inflammatory or blood thinner. People can buy aspirin over the counter without a prescription. Everyday uses include relieving headache, reducing swelling, and reducing a fever.

have ever had an allergy to aspirin or similar painkillers such as ibuprofen. have ever had a stomach ulcer. have recently had a stroke (although depending on the kind of stroke you've had, your doctor may recommend that you take low-dose aspirin to prevent another one) have high blood pressure (hypertension)

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended last year that most people who have never had a heart attack or stroke not begin taking low-dose aspirin because of the risk of internal bleeding.

"What we found is that compared to older studies, aspirin appears to have less benefit from cardiovascular disease," Dr. John Wong, a physician at Tufts Medical Center and a member of the task force, told NPR in November. "And there's an increasing risk of bleeding as people age," he says.

Bayer Chewable Dosage and Administration ≥12yrs: 4–8 tabs every 4hrs; max 48 tabs/day.

DRINK A FULL GLASS OF WATER WITH EACH DOSE - adults and children 12 years & older: take 4 to 8 tablets every 4 hours while symptoms last, but not more than 48 tablets in 24 hours - children ...

Take low-dose aspirin once a day. Do not take it on an empty stomach. It's best to take it with or just after food. This will make it less likely to upset your stomach.

Aspirin in the Morning: Which Produces Greater Cardiovascular Benefits? Although there appears to be no difference in blood pressure reduction in patients who take aspirin at bedtime compared to those who take it when they awake in the morning, bedtime aspirin may be associated with reduced morning platelet reactivity.

There are no known interactions between aspirin and food. The risk of bleeding in the stomach may be higher if you drink alcohol while taking aspirin.