Researchers believe these effects come about because aspirin blocks the production of pain-producing chemicals called prostaglandins. In addition to relieving pain and reducing inflammation, aspirin also lowers fever by acting on the part of the brain that regulates temperature. The brain then signals the blood vessels to widen, which allows heat to leave the body more quickly. To reduce the risk of stroke 1 tablet 4 times a day or 2 tablets twice a day. To reduce the risk of heart attack Check with a physician for the proper dose and number of times per week aspirin should, if at all, be taken.
Children Check with a physician.
Aspirin can cause Reye's syndrome, a life-threatening condition that affects the nervous system and liver. Those who survive may have permanent brain damage. Check with a physician before giving aspirin to a child under 12 years for arthritis, rheumatism, or any condition that requires long-term use of the drug. No one should take aspirin for more than 10 days in a row unless told to do so by a physician. Anyone with fever should not take aspirin for more than 3 days without a physician's consent.