Definition of «acetylsalicylic acid»

Acetylsalicylic acid is a chemical compound commonly known as aspirin. It was first discovered in 1897 by Felix Hoffmann, an employee at the German pharmaceutical company Bayer. Aspirin is used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

Sentences with «acetylsalicylic acid»

If your child gets chickenpox, do not give aspirin [acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)-RSB- or any products that contain aspirin. (caringforkids.cps.ca)
The bark of the willow tree contains the chemical salicin, which has a similar effect in the body as acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin). (consciouslifestylemag.com)
Products with acetylsalicylic acid (such as Aspirin) should not be given to children and teenagers for fever from colds, chickenpox and influenza (flu) because it can cause Reyes syndrome, a sickness that can cause brain and liver damage. (caringforkids.cps.ca)
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