HPS Network
Individuals with HPS should avoid medications that can
affect platelet function. The following list is NOT
COMPLETE. Be sure to ask you doctor and pharmacist
about the best medications to use.
Aspirin:
Acetylsalicylic acid (other salicylic acids or salicylates do
not prolong bleeding time)
Check the ingredients section of all products available
without a prescription before purchasing.
Product Names:
Alka-Seltzer
Anacin
Anacin Maximum Strength
Arthritis Pain Formula
Arthritis Strength Bufferin
Tablets
Arthropan Liquid
Ascriptin
Ascriptin Extra Strength
Aspercin
Aspercin Extra
Aspergum
Aspermin
Aspermin Extra
Aspirin
Aspirin Enteric-coated
Aspirtab
Aspirtab max
Back-Quell
Bayer Aspirin, Genuine
Bayer Aspirin, Maximum
Bayer Children’s Aspirin
Bayer Delayed Release
Bayer Extended Release
Bayer plus buffered aspirin
BC Powder/Cold Powder
Buffaprin
Buffaprin Extra
Buffasal
Buffasal Max
Bufferin Arthritis extra
strength
