Aspirin Tablets Bp 75mg
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1 DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN Tablets 75mg
Please read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.
Keep the leaflet; you may need to read it again. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
In this leaflet:
1. What Dispersible Aspirin Tablets are and what they are used for
2. Before you take Dispersible Aspirin Tablets
3. How to take Dispersible Aspirin Tablets
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Dispersible Aspirin Tablets
6. Further information
1. What Dispersible Aspirin Tablets are and what they are used for
Dispersible Aspirin Tablets contain aspirin which belongs to a group of medicines called anti-platelet agents. Platelets are cells in the blood which cause the blood to clot, so this medicine helps prevent a blood clot forming. If a clot occurs in an artery it can cause a heart attack, angina (chest pain) or a stroke.
This medicine is used to help prevent further risk of blood clots in patients who have previously had a heart attack, stroke or following by-pass surgery.
2. Before you take Dispersible Aspirin Tablets
Do not take these tablets if you:
• are allergic to aspirin or non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) e.g. ibuprofen or to any of the other ingredients in the tablets (see section 6)
• have or have ever had an ulcer in your stomach or small intestine (a peptic ulcer)
• suffer from gout
• have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder
• have severe liver or kidney problems
• are pregnant or you are breast feeding (unless advised by your doctor)
• are taking medicines to thin the blood (anticoagulants such as warfarin, heparin or acenocoumarol)
• are under 16 years of age (unless advised by your doctor).
Check with your doctor before taking these tablets if you:
• suffer from an allergy or allergic disease such as asthma
• have liver or kidney problems
• are dehydrated
• have high blood pressure
• have a condition called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
• are elderly as you may be more likely to suffer from side effects.
Taking other medicines:
Check with your doctor before taking this medicine if you are taking, or have recently taken any other medicines, even those you have bought without a prescription. In particular, you should check with your doctor if you are taking:
• diuretics (“water tablets” e.g. spironolactone) used in conditions that cause too much fluid in your body
• medicines to thin the blood (anticoagulants e.g. warfarin, phenindione, acenocoumarol or heparin)
• methotrexate (a cancer drug which can also be used for treating psoriasis)
• medicines to treat gout (e.g. probenecid and sulfinpyrazone)
• medicines to treat epilepsy e.g. phenytoin
• acetazolamide (for glaucoma)
• iron salts (to treat iron deficiency anaemia), carbonates (to treat peptic ulcer and reflux), alkali hydroxides and antacids (medicines for indigestion or heartburn)
• corticosteroids (steroid medicines e.g. hydrocortisone, prednisolone, betamethasone)
• metoclopramide (for being sick or feeling sick)
• insulin or sulphonylurea hypoglycaemic agents (for diabetes)
• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs e.g. ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac) used to treat pain or inflammation.
Other special warnings:
• Aspirin can cause Reye's syndrome when it is given to children. This is a very rare disease but it can be fatal. Do not give aspirin to children under 16 years of age unless your doctor tells you to.
• If you are going to take this medicine long-term to help prevent a further heart attack or stroke, you should make sure this has been discussed with your doctor who will advise you about the risks as well as the benefits of taking aspirin.
• If you experience any unusual symptoms or side effects such as abnormal bleeding, passing blood in your faeces (stools/motions), passing black tarry stools, or vomit any blood or dark particles that look like coffee granules, seek immediate medical help as these may be signs of a bleed in the stomach or intestines.
Alcohol:
Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.
Pregnancy and breast feeding:
You should not take this medicine if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or you are breast feeding, unless advised by your doctor.
If you are in the late stages of pregnancy and you take aspirin, it may prolong your labour and cause bleeding in you or your baby.
Effects on driving or operating machinery:
This medicine should not affect your ability to drive or to operate machinery. However, if you think you are affected do not drive or operate machinery.
Important information about an ingredient of Dispersible Aspirin Tablets:
This medicine contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
3. How to take Dispersible Aspirin Tablets
You should consult your doctor before starting to take these tablets for the first time.
Stir the tablets in a glass of water until dispersed and then drink.
Adults and children over 16 years of age:
The usual long term dose is one or two tablets each day.
In some cases, especially for short term use, up to four tablets a day may be taken on the advice of a doctor.
If you do not get better talk to your doctor.
Do not give to children under 16 years of age unless your doctor tells you to.
If you have taken too many tablets:
Contact your doctor straight away or go to the nearest hospital casualty department. Take with you any remaining tablets and the pack so that the medicine can be identified.
If you forget to take a dose:
Wait until it is time for your next dose and then continue with your normal dosing schedule. DO NOT DOUBLE THE DOSE.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines aspirin can cause side effects, allthough not everybody gets them.
If any of the following occur STOP TAKING AND SEEK MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY:
• Unusual or abnormal bleeding such as bleeding more or bleeding for longer
• Pass blood in your faeces (stools/motions), pass black tarry stools, or vomit any blood or dark particles that look like coffee granules (these may be signs of a bleed in the stomach or intestines)
• Difficulty in breathing, wheezing, coughing or chest tightness
• Allergic skin reactions such as a rash, itching, nettle rash/hives, blistering or peeling.
If you experience any of the following other side effects contact your doctor or pharmacist:
• Indigestion, feeling or being sick, diarrhoea
• Hearing problems such as ringing in the ears
• Vertigo (a feeling of dizziness or “spinning”)
• Feeling confused
• Salt and water retention
• Worsening of kidney function
• Changes in liver function (seen in blood tests). Reporting of side effects:
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Dispersible Aspirin Tablets
Keep this medicine in the pack provided and protect from heat, light and moisture.
KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN.
Do not take the tablets if the expiry date on the pack has passed. If you have any medicines that are out of date, return them to your pharmacist for safe disposal.
6. Further information
Ingredients:
Dispersible Aspirin Tablets contain 75mg of the active ingredient aspirin. The tablets also contain the following other ingredients: lactose, maize starch, saccharin sodium, citric acid, calcium carbonate, talc and sodium lauryl sulphate.
What the medicine looks like:
Dispersible Aspirin Tablets are white round tablets which need dispersing in a glass of water before taking.
The tablets are available in pack sizes of 24, 25, 28, 32, 50, 100 and 1000 tablets. (Not all pack sizes may be marketed).
Who makes this medicine and holds the Product Licence:
Crescent Pharma Limited, Units 3 & 4,
Quidhampton Business Units, Polhampton Lane, Overton, Hants, RG25 3ED.
Date leaflet revised: July 2013
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