Acetylsalicylic acid belongs to the group of acidic NSAIDs with analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Its mechanism of action is based on irreversible inhibition of cyclooxygenases type I and II - enzymes involved in the synthesis of prostaglandins.

In doses from 0.3 g to 1.0 g, it is used to treat mild to moderate pain and fever, such as colds or flu, to reduce fever and treat joint and muscle pain.

Acetylsalicylic acid also inhibits platelet aggregation by blocking the synthesis of thromboxane A2 in platelets.

For this reason, it is used in some cardiovascular diseases, in doses of 75-300 mg per day.

Indications for use - fever; - pain syndrome of weak and moderate intensity of various origins.