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Empirin - the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets

acetylsalicylic acid, aspirin, Bayer, St. Joseph

analgesic, anodyne, pain pill, painkiller - a medicine used to relieve pain

aspirin powder, headache powder - a powdered form of aspirin

buffered aspirin, Bufferin - aspirin coated with a substance capable of neutralizing acid (trade name Bufferin)

enteric-coated aspirin - aspirin that is treated to pass through the stomach unaltered and to dissolve in the intestines

salicylate - a salt of salicylic acid (included in several commonly used drugs)

2-hydroxybenzoic acid, salicylic acid - a white crystalline substance with a bitter aftertaste; used as a fungicide or in making aspirin or dyes or perfumes

brand, brand name, marque, trade name - a name given to a product or service

trademark - a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product

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A study comparing the effectiveness of Ibuprofen (Motrin), Empirin with Codeine #3, and Synalgos-DC for the relief of postendodontic pain.

Effects of Ibuprofen Compared to Other Premedication Drugs on the Risk and Intensity of Postendodontic Pain: A Systematic Review

5-35 Chocolate cake, one slice 20-30 Anacin, Empirin or Midol, 2 pills 64 Excedrin, 2 pills 130 NoDoz, 2 pills 200

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Aspirin is the principal analgesic in: Ascriptin Aspergum Alka-Seltzer with Aspirin Bayer Aspirin Bufferin Buffex Cama Ecotrin Empirin Genprin Halfprin Magnaprin Norwich Aspirin Wesprin

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