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Each tablet contains: Aspirin 75mg.

Also contains lactose and sodium.

Usage: an antiplatelet agent which helps to prevent blood clots in people who have had a stroke, heart attack or by-pass surgery. How to take:    •    •• •

Check the bottle 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. a a • Dosage:

The advice of a doctor should be sought l _ ^before commencing therapy forjthe first Time.



The usual dose, for long term use, is 1 or 2 tablets once dally. 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.

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


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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.


3. HOW TO TAKE THE TABLETS

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

Dosage in adults, the elderiv 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


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Patient Information Leaflet for

Dispersible Aspirin Tablets 75mg


Read this leaflet carefully before taking these tablets.

It does not contain all the information about your medicine that you may need to know, so ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions.

This leaflet only applies to Dispersible Aspirin Tablets 75mg 1. WHAT THESE TABLETS DO

These tablets contain Aspirin which is used to help prevent heart attacks and strokes in people who have previously suffered these conditions or who have under gone by-pass surgery^


2. CHECK BEFORE YOU TAKE

Before starting long term use of Aspirin you must consult your

doctor who will discuss the benefits and risks of this therapy

with you.

Do not take these tablets if you:

•    Are allergic to Aspirin, NSAIDs which includes those when inattacks of asthma, angioedema, uticaria or rhinitis have been precipitated by aspirin or any other NSAID or any of the other ingredients listed in section 6

•    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


J* TDo not give to children agedunder T6 years uriiessTold 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

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.

If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the

tablets. See a doctor at once:

•    You are sick and it contains blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds

•    Pass blood in your stools or pass black tarry stools


•    Stomach problemslneluding paTn.Indigestion or heartburn n

•    Allergic reactions such as skin rash, swelling of the face, neck or throat, worsening of asthma, difficulty in breathing

•    Bleeding on the brain which may cause a severe headache or stroke

These other effects are less serious.

If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:

•    Feeling sick, being sick, changes to the stomach lining (swelling or ulcers)

•    Increased bleeding time when you cut yourself, bleeding under the skin which may look like bruising

•    Nose bleeds (if a nose bleed is severe or lasts for a long time, talk to a doctor straight away)


Dispersible Aspirin Tablets 75 mg


Read attached leaflet tor full instructions before use.

Ingredients:

Each tablet contains: Aspirin 75mg.

Also contains lactose and sodium.

Usage: an antiplatelet agent which helps to prevent blood dots in people who have had a stroke, heart attack or by-pass surgery. How to take:

Check the bottle seal is not broken before first use. If it is do not take the tablets.

The tablets should be dispersed in water before takingly 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.

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


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Warnings

| DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSETI Storage:

Do not store above 25°C.

Store in the original package.

KEEP OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN.

Use by the date on Hie label edge.

MA Holder:

Aspar Pharmaceuticals Ltd,    r—,

London NW9 OEQ PL 08977/0007JJPJ


BARCODE 5060057400111 ALMUS CODE A0011/3


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•    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 synarome 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

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Tell your doctor or pharmacist ifyou are already taking n

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


• Hearing problems (e.g. ringing in the ears)Teeling dizzy (vertigo), feeling confused 5. STORING YOUR MEDICINE

Keep your medicine in a safe place where children cannot see tor reach it.

Do not store above 25"C.

Store in the original packaging to protect from light and moisture.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the packaging.


6. MORE ABOUTYOUR^MEDICINE

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. The product licence holder and manufacturer is Aspar Pharmaceuticals Ltd, 29 - 30 Capitol Way, Colindale, London, NW9 OEQ. PL 08977/0007

Dispersible Aspirin 75mg tablets are available in blister packs of 24,28 and 100 tablets and they are also available in container packs of 25,28,32, 50,100 or 1000 tablets (Not all pack sizes are marketed)

Date of text revision: April 2014_____________