Patient leaflet - Aspirin 75 mg tablets
1. What Aspirin 75mg tablets are and what they are used for
- Each tablet contains the active ingredient Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) 75 mg.
- Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) 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.
2. What you need to know before you take Aspirin 75mg tablets
Do not take this medicine if you:
- are allergic to acetylsalicylic acid or any of the ingredi-ents of this medicine (listed in section 6).
- are allergic to other salicylates or nonsteroidal anti-in-flammatory drugs (NSAIDs) eg. ibuprofen. NSAIDs are often used for arthritis or rheumatism and pain.
- have had an asthma attack or swelling of some parts of the body e.g. face, lips, throat or tongue (angioedema) after taking salicylates or NSAIDs
- currently have or have ever had an ulcer in your stomach or small intestine or any other type of bleeding like a stroke
- have ever had the problem of your blood not clotting properly
- are suffering from gout
- have severe liver or kidney problems
- are in your last 3 months of pregnancy; you must not use higher doses than 100mg per day (see section “Pregnan-cy and breast-feeding”)
- are taking a medicine called methotrexate (e.g. for cancer or rheumatoid arthritis) in doses higher than 15mg per week.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Aspirin tablets if you:
- suffer from an allergy or allergic disease such as asthma or hayfever, have nasal polyps or other chronic respirato-ry diseases; acetylsalicylic acid may induce an asthma attack
- have trouble with your kidneys, liver or heart
- have or have ever had problems with your stomach or small intestine
- have high blood pressure
- are asthmatic, have hay fever, nasal polyps or other chronic respiratory diseases; acetylsalicylic acid may induce an asthma attack
- have ever had gout
- have heavy menstrual periods or you are breastfeeding. You must immediately seek medical advice, if your symptoms get worse or if you experience severe or unexpect-ed side effects e.g. unusual bleeding symptoms, serious skin reactions or any other sign of serious allergy (see section “Possible side effects”).
Inform your doctor if you are planning to have an operation (even a minor one, such as tooth extraction) since acetylsali-cylic acid is blood-thinning there may be an increased risk of bleeding.
Acetylsalicylic acid should be used with caution in patients with moderately impaired kidney or liver function (contrain-dicated if severe), or in patients who are dehydrated since the use of NSAIDs may result in deterioration of kidney function. You should take care not to become dehydrated (you may feel thirsty with a dry mouth) since the use of acetylsalicylic acid at the same time may result in deterioration of kidney function.
Breast-feeding
Breast-feeding women should not take acetylsalicylic acid unless advised by their doctor.
Driving and using machines
Aspirin tablets should not affect your ability to drive and use machines. However, if you think you are affected do not drive or operate machinery.
Aspirin Tablets contains lactose
Aspirin tablets contain lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
If the above applies to you, or if you are not sure, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
3. How to take Aspirin 75mg tablets
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharma-cist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Your doctor will have decided the right dose of Aspirin Tablets for you so follow his or her instructions. These tablets are suitable for adults, the elderly and young people over 16 years of age. They should be taken orally with a drink of water.
The score line is only there to help you break the tablet if you have difficulty swallowing it whole.
The usual dose for the long-term management of cardiovascular disease (disease affecting the blood supply to the heart) or cerebrovascular disease (disease affecting the blood supply to the brain) or following by-pass surgery is 1 to 2 tablets, once a day. In some circumstances a higher dose may be appropriate, especially in the short term, and up to 4 tablets daily may be used on the advice of a doctor.
Older people
In general, acetylsalicylic acids (such as aspirin) should be used with caution in older patients who are more prone to adverse events. Treatment should be reviewed at regular intervals.
Use in children and adolescents
Aspirin 75mg tablets is not intended for children under 16 years of age. There is a risk of Reye's syndrome when aspirin is taken by children. Reye's syndrome is a very rare disease that can be fatal.
If you forget to take Aspirin tablets
If you miss a dose, wait until it is time for your next dose, then go on as normal. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take more Aspirin Tablets than you should:
DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE
If you or someone else accidentally takes too many tablets, tell your doctor at once.
If you cannot do this, go to the nearest hospital casualty department. Take with you the container or carton and any tablets that are left so that the hospital can easily tell what medicine has been taken.
Common features of salicylate poisoning (usually at higher dose) include vomiting, nausea, dehydration, dizziness, confusion, ringing of the ears, deafness, sweating, warm extremities with bounding pulses, increased breathing rate, over breathing, abdominal pain, rapid breathing that normal (hyperventilation), fever, excess sweating, restlessness, seizures, hllucinations, low blood sugar, coma, and shock.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
If you notice any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Aspirin tablets and contact a doctor immediately:
- Sudden wheezing, swelling of your lips, face or body, rash, fainting or difficulties swallowing (severe allergic reaction)
- Reddening of the skin with blisters or peeling and may be associated with a high fever and joint pains. This could be erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome or Lyell’s syndrome
- Unusual bleeding, such as coughing up blood, blood in your vomit or urine, or black stools
If you experience any of the following other side effects contact your doctor or pharmacist:
Other side effects:
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
- Indigestion
- Increased tendency for bleeding.
Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
- Hives
- Swelling and irritation inside the nose
- Runny noses
Breathing difficulty.
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Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
Severe bleeding in the stomach or intestines, brain
haemorrhage; altered number of blood cells
- Nausea and vomiting
Bleeding under the skin due to inflammation and damage
to blood vessels
- Cramps in the lower respiratory tract, asthma attack
- Inflammation in the blood vessels
- Bruising with purple spots (cutaneous bleeding)
Severe skin reactions such as rash known as ‘erythe-
ma multiforme’ and its life threatening forms: Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Lyell’s syndrome
Hypersensitivity reactions, such as swelling of e.g. lips,
face or body, or shock
- Abnormal heavy or prolonged menstrual periods. Side effects with frequency: not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)
- Ringing in your ears (tinnitus) or reduced hearing ability
- Headache
- Vertigo
- Ulcers in stomach or small intestine and perforation
- Diarrhoea
Bleeding with prolonged bleeding time such as nosebleed
or bleeding from your gums
- Impaired kidney function
- Salt and water retention
- Impaired liver function
- High level of uric acid in the blood.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 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 informa-tion on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Aspirin 75mg Tablets
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. The medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
Do not use after the expiry date which is stated on the label, carton, bottle after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month or 90 days after first opening of the bottle. Do not throw away medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other Information What Aspirin 75mg tablets contain
The active substance is Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) 75
mg.
The other ingredients are Lactose monohydrate, Maize
starch, and Purified talc.
What Aspirin 75mg tablets look like and contents of the pack
6.8 to 7.2mm White to off-white, circular flat beveled edge, uncoated tablet scored on one side and plain on other side. Aspirin 75mg tablets are supplied in Alu- PVC/ PVDC blister packs of 28 tablets and HDPE container with child resistant polypropylene cap and polyurethane foam cushion of 200 tablets.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder:
Rudipharm Limited
Unit 6, Salbrook Road Industrial Estate
Salbrook Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5GJ, UK
Manufacturer:
Rudipharm Limited
Oak House, Reeds Crescent,
Watford, WD24 4QP, UK
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Product name Reference number Aspirin 75mg Tablets PL 49565/0092
This leaflet was last revised in May 2026.
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Liver function tests should be performed regularly in patients presenting slight or moderate liver problems.
This medicinal product is not suitable as a pain killer or fever reducer.
Children and adolescents
Acetylsalicylic acid may cause Reye’s syndrome when given to children. Reye’s syndrome is a very rare disease which affects the brain and liver and can be life threatening. For this reason, Aspirin tablets should not be given to children aged under 16 years, unless on the advice of a doctor. Other medicines and Aspirin tablets
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
The effects of treatment may be influenced if aspirin is taken at the same time as other medicines for
diuretics (‘water tablets’ eg spironolactone) used in
conditions that cause too much fluid in your body.
- ACE-inhibitors e.g. captopril (for heart failure)
Thinning of the blood/prevention of clots (e.g. warfarin,
acenocoumarol, heparin, phenindione, clopidogrel and dipyridamole)
Organ rejection after transplantation (e.g. ciclosporin,
tacrolimus)
- High blood pressure (e.g diuretics and ACE-inhibitors)
- Regulation of the heart beat (digoxin)
- Manic-depressive illness (lithium)
Pain and inflammation (e.g. anti-inflammatory
medicines such as ibuprofen, or steroids)
- Gout (e.g. probenecid and sulfinpyrazole)
- Epilepsy (valproate, phenytoin)
- Glaucoma (acetazolamide)
- Cancer or rheumatoid arthritis (e.g. methoxtrexate)
Diabetes (e.g. insulin or sulfonylureas such as gliben-
clamide)
- Methotrexate at doses less than 15 mg per week
Corticosteroids (steroid medicines e.g. hydrocortisone,
prednisolone, betamethasone)
Depression (selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors
(SSRIs) such as sertraline or paroxetine)
Use as hormone replacement therapy when the adrenal
glands or pituitary gland have been destroyed or removed, or to treat inflammation, including rheumatic diseases and inflammation of the intestines (corticoste-roids).
Iron salts (for treatment of iron deficiency anaemia), carbon-
ates (treatment of peptic ulcer and reflux), Alkali hydroxides (antacids)
Metamizole (substance to decrease pain and fever) may
reduce the effect of acetylsalicylic acid on platelet aggrega-tion (blood cells sticking together and forming a blood clot), when taken concomitantly. Therefore, this combination should be used with caution in patients taking low dose aspirin for cardio protection.
Before taking aspirin you should inform a healthcare profes-sional about the medicines you are taking. If you are using aspirin regularly you should seek advice before taking any other medicine (including medicine you may have bought). Aspirin tablets with alcohol
Drinking alcohol may possibly increase the risk of gastroin-testinal bleeding and prolong bleeding time. Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Pregnant women should not take aspirin during pregnancy unless advised by their doctor.
You should not take Aspirin Tablets if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy, unless you are advised to do so by your doctor and then the daily dose should not exceed 100mg (this medicinal product during late pregnancy can cause serious complications in the mother or baby).
If you continue or start treatment with Aspirin during pregnancy as per instructions of the physician, do not use a higher dose than is recommended.
Pregnancy – last trimester
Do not take Aspirin higher than 100 mg per day (see section “Do not take this medicine”) if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy as it could harm your unborn child or cause problems at delivery. It can cause kidney and heart problems in your unborn baby. It may affect your and your baby’s tendency to bleed and cause labour to be later or longer than expected. If you take Aspirin at low doses (up to and includ-ing 100 mg per day), you need strict obstetric monitoring as advised by your doctor.
Pregnancy – first and second trimester
You should not take Aspirin during the first 6 months of pregnancy unless absolutely necessary and advised by your doctor. If you need treatment during this period or while you are trying to get pregnant, the lowest dose for the shortest time possible should be used. If taken for more than a few days from 20 weeks of pregnancy onward, Aspirin can cause kidney problems in your unborn baby that may lead to low levels of amniotic fluid that surrounds the baby (oligohydram-nios) or narrowing of a blood vessel (ductus arteriosus) in the heart of the baby. If you need treatment for longer than a few days, your doctor may recommend additional monitoring.