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Is Bufferin the same thing or very similar to coated aspirin?
ufferin
No - Bufferin is buffered aspirin and can be fatal to dogs.
because it has a special coating on it that protects the stomach lining. But all the other ingredients are the same as aspirin
The active ingredient in Bufferin is acetylsalicylic acid, commonly known as aspirin. Bufferin is formulated to provide pain relief and reduce inflammation while also containing a buffering agent to minimize stomach irritation associated with aspirin use.
Bufferin, the others are name brand products that are popular.
Aspirin can cause an irrated stomach. Ibuprofin (aceteminophen) and bufferin (buffered or coated aspirin) was made primarily to bypass the stomach and be digested in the intestines therefore not irritating the stomach. The heavy use of aspirin can cause ulceritis of the stomach wall and irritate existing ulcers. See the related link for more information.
Anacin Excedrin Bufferin
Aspirin Enteric Coated
While an enteric aspirin can be crushed it is not recommended. Enteric coated aspirin is usually time release. Crushing time release aspirin can cause one to overdose as the aspirin is released into the system all at once.
The buffering agent in buffered aspirin is typically magnesium oxide or calcium carbonate. These agents help reduce stomach irritation by neutralizing the acidic properties of aspirin.
In most cases, when a tablet/pill/ or capsule is "coated" it means that it has a thin layer over the surface of it to make it taste better.Like ibuprofen is sugar coated to make it taste better.Unless things are different where your from, I'm sure you just have a sugar coated aspirin so the taste is not so offensive.
3 hours
Yes, but you usually have to crush it somewhat or it will take all day. The coated aspirin won't. See discussion.