Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Aspir 81 as follows:

  1. Aspir 81 is available in various strengths and is available OTC. When buying Aspir 81 OTC, make sure to check the medication label, if it were the same dose recommended. Also, Aspir 81 is available in combination with many other medications. If you are prescribed only Aspir 81, make sure that you are not getting it in combination with any other medications.
  2. Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Maintain strict compliance with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor.
  3. Aspir 81 use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea, vomiting, and burning sensation of stomach, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of Aspir 81 with a glass of water, after having some food or milk or a snack, can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication.