Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Ascriptin
  2. Aspergum
  3. Aspirtab
  4. Bayer
  5. Easprin
  6. Ecotrin
  7. Ecpirin
  8. Entercote
  9. Genacote
  10. Halfprin
  11. Ninoprin
  12. Norwich Aspirin

Descriptions


Aspirin extended-release capsules are used to lower risk of heart attack in patients with chronic coronary artery disease, such as patients with history of heart attack or angina (severe chest pain). It is also used to lower risk of recurrent stroke in patients who had an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Capsule, Extended Release, 24 HR
  • Tablet, Chewable
  • Capsule, Liquid Filled
  • Tablet, Enteric Coated
  • Tablet

Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2023