Dispersible Aspirin 75mg Tablets
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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
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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 in attacks 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
■ 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.
3. How to take the tablets
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
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 problems including pain, indigestion or heartburn
■ Allergic reactions such as skin rash, swelling of the face, neck or throat, worsening of asthma, difficultly 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)
■ Hearing problems (e.g. ringing in the ears) feeling dizzy (vertigo), feeling confused
5. Storing your medicine
Keep your medicine in a safe place where children cannot see or 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 about your 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 0EQ. 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