About Aspirin they say different things. Someone considers it the best remedy for a hangover, someone uses it as an antipyretic, anti-inflammatory agent, as a mild analgesic. Acetylsalicylic acid really possesses all these properties, indications for use indicate this.
Aspirin was invented and introduced into mass production by doctor Felix Hoffmann 120 years ago. Gradually, they began to use it almost as a panacea for all diseases, and even its everyday (non-medical) use was widespread. Many people know that in water with Aspirin flowers are better and longer. Florists are also watered the infected soil with water with this medicine (1 tablet per liter of water). Even motorists adapted to use Aspirin to start a car with a dead battery. The action is short-term, but sufficient to start the car.
The drug is equally widely used in medicine. Moreover, its new properties are constantly being discovered, now good, then not very. In 1971, a revolutionary discovery was made by John Wayne, a British pharmacologist. He proved the use of acetylsalicylic acid (indications for use do not contradict this) for the prevention of thrombosis and cardiovascular diseases. The continued use of small doses of aspirin reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes. For this discovery, Wayne received the Nobel Prize in 1982, and the blood-thinning effect of Aspirin became more in demand than its anti-inflammatory properties. They even recommend chewing one tablet when the first signs of myocardial infarction appear, which significantly improves the patient's chances to recover.
There are contraindications that acetylsalicylic acid has, indications for use indicate the likelihood of relapse of a stomach ulcer, bleeding of the upper parts of the gastrointestinal tract. Moreover, the likelihood of side effects increases according to some reports by 40% with constant use. It was because of this influence that Aspirin was no longer prescribed as an antipyretic and anti-inflammatory drug, offering to replace it with Paracetamol, for example.
Some drug companies, taking advantage of the situation, began to produce Aspirin in a protective shell that dissolves only in the intestines. Such a drug is expensive, but, unfortunately, its negative effect does not decrease at all. In fact, it makes no difference whether to buy cheap Aspirin and to divide it into small parts yourself or to buy expensive - there is no difference for the body.
The antiplatelet effect of Aspirin is still in demand and justified. The main thing is to withstand the dosage and protect yourself a little, for example, washing down a quarter of the pill at night with a glass of milk, and take the medicine only after eating.
One cannot help but recall some tips on the special use of aspirin. It is believed that acetylsalicylic acid is very good for a hangover, especially with a cup of coffee. In fact, it probably doesn’t help as much (although caffeine and aspirin help break down alcohol residues), as it relieves pain. But at the same time it does the same harm to the stomach and increases the likelihood of gastric bleeding.
There are also folk tips on how else acetylsalicylic acid can be used, the indications for use in the instructions about which are silent. For example, cosmetic facial masks like chemical peeling are popular. With such masks, you need to be careful of those who have dry skin, and owners of oily “shiny” skin, and even with acne, they will certainly be satisfied with the result. To prepare a mask, mix 1 or 2 tablets with sour cream or honey, first dissolving in a small amount of water. Hold for five minutes, maximum ten. A mask in which acetylsalicylic acid is used also helps with acne, relieving inflammation, making the skin smooth, white and clean.