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Clinically, Aspirin is not prescribed to those under 19. While the link has not been proven, often in medicine it is best to err on the side of caution when saf

Clinically, Aspirin is not prescribed to those under 19. While the link has not been proven, often in medicine it is best to err on the side of caution when safe(r) alternatives like ibuprofen and acetaminophen are available (I understand acetaminophen is controversial here but it is considered to be safer than Aspirin for the use in under-19s. see ref). While this is a much lower risk for 20 year olds and up, which may in fact make Aspirin safer than acetaminophen it is not the case for pediatrics. Considering this site has a not insignificant number of under-19s and many who have kids it is important not to spread misinformation and as always consult with a physician or pharmacist. [1] http://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1215/p1472.html http://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1215/p1472.html [2] http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/reye.htm http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/reye.htm [3] http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/reyes-syndrome/basics/definition/con-20020083 http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/reyes-syndrome...

ekianjo 13y ago
> Aspirin is not prescribed to those under 19. That's only the position in the US, I believe. In France, as long as you are more than 30 kg (children from 9 to 15) you can take aspirin. > http://www.doctissimo.fr/medicament-ASPIRINE-UPSA.htm http://www.doctissimo.fr/medicament-ASPIRINE-UPSA.htm I seriously doubt North American kids are facing lethal dangers while kids in France would be safe at the same age, it's not like the populations are very genetically different or something. EDIT: Confirmed in Japan as well, you can give aspirin to children and even babies in Japan - there are no particular contraindications except prior patient history, and the discretion of the HCP. Link : http://www.info.pmda.go.jp/go/pack/3399007H1021_1_15/@Generic__BookView;hf=1;lang=ja?DwebQuery=(%8Cx%8D%90%20in%20%3Cwarnings%3E)%20or%20(%8B%D6%8A%F5%20in%20%3Ccontraindications%3E)%20or%20(%8C%B4%91%A5%8B%D6%8A%F5%20in%20%3Cavoidedadministration%3E)%20or%20(%8Eg%97p%8F%E3%82%CC%92%8D%88%D3%20in%20%3Cprecautionsforuse%3E)%20or%20(%90%DA%8E%ED%95s%93K%93%96%8E%D2%20in%20%3Ccontraindications%3E) http://www.info.pmda.go.jp/go/pack/3399007H1021_1_15/@Generi... So, because FDA decides something does not mean everyone agrees with it universally.

ekianjo 13y ago

> Aspirin is not prescribed to those under 19. That's only the position in the US, I believe. In France, as long as you are more than 30 kg (children from 9 to 15) you can take aspirin. > http://www.doctissimo.fr/medicament-ASPIRINE-UPSA.htm http://www.doctissimo.fr/medicament-ASPIRINE-UPSA.htm I seriously doubt North American kids are facing lethal dangers while kids in France would be safe at the same age, it's not like the populations are very genetically different or something. EDIT: Confirmed in Japan as well, you can give aspirin to children and even babies in Japan - there are no particular contraindications except prior patient history, and the discretion of the HCP. Link : http://www.info.pmda.go.jp/go/pack/3399007H1021_1_15/@Generic__BookView;hf=1;lang=ja?DwebQuery=(%8Cx%8D%90%20in%20%3Cwarnings%3E)%20or%20(%8B%D6%8A%F5%20in%20%3Ccontraindications%3E)%20or%20(%8C%B4%91%A5%8B%D6%8A%F5%20in%20%3Cavoidedadministration%3E)%20or%20(%8Eg%97p%8F%E3%82%CC%92%8D%88%D3%20in%20%3Cprecautionsforuse%3E)%20or%20(%90%DA%8E%ED%95s%93K%93%96%8E%D2%20in%20%3Ccontraindications%3E) http://www.info.pmda.go.jp/go/pack/3399007H1021_1_15/@Generi... So, because FDA decides something does not mean everyone agrees with it universally.