bufferin
Definition
Noun: 1. A brand name for a type of aspirin: Bufferin is a trademark for a pain reliever and fever reducer (analgesic and antipyretic) medication. Its key characteristic is that the aspirin is coated with an antacid substance designed to neutralize stomach acid and potentially reduce stomach irritation associated with plain aspirin.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- For his headache, he took two Bufferin instead of regular aspirin.
- The doctor recommended Bufferin for the minor arthritis pain, citing its gentler formulation on the stomach.
Advanced Usage
- As a proper noun: "Bufferin" is always capitalized as it is a registered trademark. It is often used to refer specifically to this brand's formulation, distinguishing it from generic or other brands of buffered aspirin.
- Is Bufferin more effective than other brands of buffered aspirin?
Variants and Related Words
- Buffered aspirin (n): The general term for aspirin combined with an antacid. Bufferin is a specific brand of buffered aspirin.
- Aspirin (n): The generic drug name for acetylsalicylic acid, used to reduce pain, fever, or inflammation.
- Antacid (n): A substance that neutralizes stomach acidity.
Synonyms
- Buffered aspirin
- Acetylsalicylic acid with antacid (technical term)
Notes
- Important: While Bufferin is designed to be gentler, it still contains aspirin. Individuals with certain conditions (e.g., ulcers, bleeding disorders, allergies to salicylates) or those taking specific medications (e.g., blood thinners) should consult a doctor before use.
- This term is primarily used in a medical or consumer product context.
Noun
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aspirin coated with a substance capable of neutralizing acid (trade name Bufferin)
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