Thank you. This is the kind of information I didn’t know that I needed. Quick question (i’m not looking for medical advice, I will do my own research, I will consult my own physician) is there any problem with a patient chewing up an aspirin rather than swallowing it?
So there are different type of Asprin and that is one thing I didn't touch on. Some are coated and meant to be a delayed release so those should be swallowed. The baby Asprin can typically be chewed or swallowed. If you chew it, it will typically be absorbed into your body faster and thus will work quicker. So for taking an Asprin a day for preventative issues, it doesn't matter. For a new onset chest pain, chewing is preferred. Hope this helps.
Good, in-depth explanation!
Glad it’s helpful!
Thank you. This is the kind of information I didn’t know that I needed.
Quick question (i’m not looking for medical advice, I will do my own research, I will consult my own physician) is there any problem with a patient chewing up an aspirin rather than swallowing it?
So there are different type of Asprin and that is one thing I didn't touch on. Some are coated and meant to be a delayed release so those should be swallowed. The baby Asprin can typically be chewed or swallowed. If you chew it, it will typically be absorbed into your body faster and thus will work quicker. So for taking an Asprin a day for preventative issues, it doesn't matter. For a new onset chest pain, chewing is preferred. Hope this helps.
Is Aspirin the same as Paracetamol?
No. Paracetamol would be equivalent to Tylenol or Acetaminophen in America. We are doing a video on that soon.
@@SixEcho Thanks! Also really great you include the generic name, it really helps us Europeans who aren't familiar with US brands :)