Description:sbelongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids)ssindication:sprophylaxis of cerebrovascular disease or myocardial infarctionsto improve survival in emergency situation of a heart attack.sswarning!schildren under 16 years of age should not take aspirin, unless on the advice of a doctor. this is because aspirin use in children has been associated with a rare condition called reye s syndrome.this condition affects the brain and liver and though extremely rare, can be fatal.