Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Bayer Aspirin as follows:
- For individuals with increased risk for presenting with gastrointestinal upset and burning sensation in the stomach, Bayer Aspirin could also be administered as an enteric-coated tablet. This coating helps with preventing the symptoms of stomach upset, from Bayer Aspirin intake. Swallow the enteric-coated tablet as a whole, using a glass of water.
- Bayer Aspirin can interact with a lot of medications and OTC products, leading to serious drug interactions and side-effects. Discuss with your physician regarding all your current medications and their safety with Bayer Aspirin, if you are newly being prescribed Bayer Aspirin. Discuss with your physician regarding your safety with regards to continuing on Bayer Aspirin, if you are newly diagnosed with any other health conditions and being started on any new medications.
- Do not take Bayer Aspirin with alcohol, as alcohol can increase the effects of blood thinner and consequently, make the blood extra thin, thus resulting episodes of hemorrhage and bleeding. Also, alcohol can potentiate the gastric upset caused by Bayer Aspirin and increase the chances for irritation of stomach lining and formation of gastric ulcers.
