One way to test if your aspirin is, or is not, buffered, is to place it into a small, i.e. 1 or 2 ounces of a solution of water with some baking soda, i.e. sodium bicarbonate. If the tablet, when immersed, and dissolved, in the solution, releases gas bubbles, i.e. effervesces, it is likely not buffered as the salicylic acid is reacting with the baking soda, a weak base, and generating carbon dioxide gas.alwayshoping wrote:Have been brushing with aspirin now for almost 2 weeks and no change for me.
I have been using Dispirin MAX which the pharmacist said ISNT COATED.. which to me meant non-buffered.
here is a link to the product, maybe you could see what you think? http://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/product.asp?id=3524
Disprin appears to be buffered, i.e. near neutral pH, as listed in the ingredients seen here. The calcium carbonate is the neutralizing agent.