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Why do they have otc aspirin 500mg tablets when the controversial maximum single dose is 325mg. i get chest pain and headaches and usually take two .

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Different indication: Aspirin is recommended in doses in the 81-325/ day for prevention of cardiovascular events- heart attacks, strokes. Higher doses 1-4 g, are used for anti inflammatory effects- migraine or arthritis, for example. Hope it helps.

Answered 11/23/2014

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650 mg: is adequate for headache.

Answered 11/23/2014

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