1 Gout is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation, usually in one joint, that begins suddenly. 2  Gouty arthritis is caused by the deposition of crystals of uric acid in a joint. 3  Gout can cause symptoms and signs such as. 4  nodules under the skin called tophi, 5  joint redness,  swollen joints,
For a headache or muscle ache, take 325 mg of aspirin every 4-6 hours. To prevent a heart attack, take two low-dose (81 mg) aspirin every day if youâre at risk or over 40. If you think youâre having a heart attack, take 325 mg of aspirin, and make sure to chew the aspirin before swallowing, because it gets into the bloodstream quicker.
If one is just using it for normal, minor aches and pains or headache, the recommended dose of aspirin is 325 to 650 mg every 4 hours as needed with a maximum dose of 3.9 grams/day (12 tablets of 325 mg aspirin). Submitted by Jason A. Massey, Pharm.D. Candidate, The University of Toledo.