Difference between Aspirin and Ibuprofen

The two most common over−the−counter NSAIDs are aspirin and ibuprofen. Both are commonly utilized because of their ability to reduce the hormones that control the body's pain response. Ibuprofen is not in the same chemical family as aspirin, which is a salicylate. Both are quite comparable, with just minor distinctions between them.

What is Aspirin?

Acetylsalicylic acid, better known by the brand name aspirin, is commonly used to treat a wide variety of ailments, including headaches, rheumatic pain, muscle soreness, period pain, and fever. When administered at low dosages, it can reduce the incidence of cardiovascular events including heart attacks and strokes in patients. The maximum safe daily dose of aspirin for an average adult is 4 grams, and it comes in chewable tablet and enteric−coated tablet form. Individuals with preexisting conditions such as asthma, blood problems, liver illness, stomach ulcers, nasal polyps, heart disease, etc. should avoid using aspirin. It's also not a good idea to drink alcohol because of how it might worsen gastrointestinal bleeding.

Taking ibuprofen with aspirin diminishes the benefits of aspirin for cardiovascular health, hence the two shouldn't be taken together. Aspirin should never be used by a pregnant or nursing woman because of its risks to their unborn child's heart, birth weight, and other vital organs.

Intense nausea, bloody coughing, vomiting, black, tarry feces, days−long fever, heartburn, disorientation, etc. are only a few of the aspirin's adverse effects. When a toddler or adolescent has a fever, aspirin should be given with caution. Reye's syndrome is the name given to some children's deadly reaction to aspirin. Dizziness, headaches, fast breathing, hallucinations, fever, etc. are all symptoms of an overdose.

What is Ibuprofen?

Ibuprofen is a medication used to treat inflammation. This non−steroidal anti−inflammatory (NSAID) medication inhibits hormones that control inflammatory and painful reactions. Tablets, chewable tablets, and an oral solution form of ibuprofen are all on the market. The same medical issues warrant its prescription except those involving blood thinning.

Overdosing on ibuprofen and using it with other medications might have serious consequences for the patient. Ibuprofen overdose results in significant damage to the stomach and intestines. As a result, an adult's daily dosage shouldn't exceed 3200mg, and each dose shouldn't be more than 800mg. If you are using aspirin, antidepressants, water pills, heart or blood pressure medicine, steroids, etc., or if you are a smoker or regularly use alcohol, it is recommended that you avoid taking ibuprofen or see your doctor before doing so.

Research shows that pregnant women who use ibuprofen put their unborn children at risk. Research has shown that ibuprofen can enter the breast milk of a nursing mother, but it hasn't been shown to do any damage to the nursing infant.

Differences: Aspirin and Ibuprofen

The following table highlights the differences between Aspirin and Ibuprofen −

Characteristics	Aspirin	Ibuprofen
Objective	The name "aspirin" is registered as a drug trademark.	A common over−the−counter pain reliever is ibuprofen.
Use	Although aspirin had been in use since 400 BC, it wasn't until the 1850s that it was formally manufactured by Bayer AG.	It was the Boots Group that first identified ibuprofen in the 1960s.

Conclusion

Both aspirin and ibuprofen are approved for the treatment of similar conditions, and both have the risk of major side effects. Talk to your doctor before using either NSAID to be sure they are appropriate for you, and always follow dosing instructions while taking any medicine.