Description

75mg dispersible Aspirin belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet agents that help prevent your blood cells sticking together and forming a blood clot.

Aspirin 75mg Tablets are principally used to prevent blood clots forming following a heart attack or stroke or to help prevent heart attacks and strokes in patients who have previously suffered from these conditions. They may have been prescribed for you if you have recently had by-pass surgery.

It is important that you read and fully understand the  Patient Information leaflet before purchasing this item.

How to use

Before you take this medicine

Do not take these tablets without discussing it with your doctor first.

Dosage in adults, the elderly and children over the age of 16 years:

The usual dosage is 1 to 2 tablets dissolved in water, once a day. In some people a higher dose of up to 4 tablets a day may be prescribed. Do not take this many tablets unless told to by your doctor. When taking this medicine, it is important to remember the following:

• The tablets must be dissolved in a glass of water before taking
• Do not give to children aged under 16 years unless told to by your doctor
• Seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY if you accidentally take too many tablets
• If you miss a dose, do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose

How to take:

Check the seal is not broken before first use. If it is do not take the tablets. The tablets should be dispersed in water before taking by mouth.

Dosage: The advice of a doctor should be sought before commencing therapy for the first time.

The usual dose, for long term use, is 1 or 2 tablets once daily. In some circumstances a higher dose may be appropriate, especially in the short term and up to 4 tablets a day may be used on the advice of a doctor.

It is important that you read and fully understand the  Patient Information leaflet before purchasing this item.

The active ingredient in these tablets is 75mg aspirin.

The inactive ingredients are starch, sodium saccharin, lactose, citric acid, calcium carbonate, talc and sodium lauryl sulphate.

Do not take these tablets if you:

• Are allergic to Aspirin, NSAIDs which includes those when in attacks of asthma, angioedema, uticaria or rhinitis have been precipitated by aspirin or any other NSAID or any of the other ingredients listed below
• Suffer from gout or had in the past
• Have a stomach ulcer or have had problems with ulcers in the past
• Suffer from haemophilia or any other bleeding condition
• Are taking blood thinning (anti-coagulant) medication
• Are in the last 3 months of pregnancy or are breast feeding.

Important warning: Do not give this medicine to children under the age of 16 unless your doctor tells you. This is because there is a possible association between Aspirin and Reye’s Syndrome when given to children. Reye’s syndrome is a very rare disease, which can be fatal.

Take special care and tell your doctor if you:

• Have liver or kidney disease
• Have asthma or have ever had it in the past
• Are suffering from dehydration (feeling constantly thirsty)
• Are intolerant to some sugars as these tablets contain lactose
• Have been told you are deficient in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are already taking any of the following medicines, as their effectiveness may be influenced by aspirin if they are taken at the same time.

• Metoclopramide (for sickness and digestive disorders)
• Blood thinning medicines such as Heparin, Warfarin or nicoumalone
• Corticosteroids e.g. hydrocortisone (which can be used for arthritis, asthma and inflammatory conditions)
• Anti-inflammatory medicines or steroids for pain and inflammation e.g. ibuprofen
• High blood pressure medicines e.g diuretic/water tablets, Angio-ll receptor antagonists or ACE inhibitors
• Epilepsy medicines e.g. Phenytoin, Sodium valproate
• Methotrexate (for psoriasis, arthritis or tumours)
• Antacids for indigestion
• Probenecid or sulphinpyrazone for gout
• Anti-depressants e.g. citalopram

Before using aspirin inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking. If you are using aspirin regularly seek advice of your doctor before taking any other medicine (including other medicines that you have bought).

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Aspirin should not be taken in the last three months of pregnancy. Do not take this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Warnings:

DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE.

Do not give to children aged under 16 years, unless on the advice of a doctor.

Storage: Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package