A 31-year-old female asked:
can children take aspirin?
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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered
21 years experience Pediatrics
No: Aspirin is not considered safe for children due to its association with Reys syndrome. There are special circumstances where a child will be put on aspirin (cyanotic heart disease, kawasaki disease) but that is done under direct guidance of the child's doctor/specialist.
Answered on May 16, 2016
Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Not used under 16: An epidemic of sudden onset liver failure and death in kids during the 1970's and 1980's was associated with aspirin use during the flu or chickenpox. The use of all aspirin containing products stopped for most conditions and this condition is no longer seen.It is now reserved for a narrow group of conditions.
Answered on Aug 9, 2015
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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered
36 years experience Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology
More information: Aspirin is not recommended for children and adolescents during a viral illness. There is an association with reyes syndrome. Unless it is recommended ... Read More
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Dr. Michael Dugan answered
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No major: Directive. If it is taken on an empty stomach it can cause issues, so either after eating or take asa with a coating (enteric coated).
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
49 years experience Pathology
Consult your doctor: Aspirin taken daily, in low doses, may reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, but it has deleterious effects as well. You should consult your d ... Read More
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Dr. William Jenkins answered
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The directions: are on the bottle, unless you are taking for cardio protective and at your age probably not. But Aspirin taken for a prolonged period will cause bleed ... Read More
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