Question

Aspirin is a widely used drug. What kind of medicine is it?

Answer 1

Aspirin is mainly used for headaches, the flu, and cold symptoms. It is widely used do to the fact it is an over-the-counter drug anyone can buy at their local pharmacy.

Answer 2

Aspirin is an non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and over-the-counter analgesic. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are drugs that reduce pain, decrease fever, decrease inflammation... Aspirin is used in conditions like common cold, headaches, muscle aches, toothaches, ... Over-the-counter analgesic are drugs that you can buy from a pharmacy or shop, without needing a prescription from your doctor. Aspirin is one of them.