Patient leaflet - BOOTS ASPIRIN 300 MG DISPERSIBLE TABLETS, DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN 300 MG TABLETS, DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN TABLETS 300 MG
How to take:
Check the bottle seal is not broken before first use. If it is do not take the tablets. For oral use. The tablets must be dispersed in water before use.
Dosage: Adults, the elderly and children over 16 years:
1 to 3 tablets to be dispersed in water every 4 hours, or as directed by your doctor. Not more than 4 doses in any 24 hours.
16 Tablets DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN TABLETS 300 mg
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Do not give to children under 16 years of age unless on the advice of a doctor.
If symptoms persist for more than 3 days consult your doctor.
Warnings:
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Do not take if you are allergic to aspirin or any other anti-inflammatory pain killers or any of the other ingredients, if you have or ever had a
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Consult your doctor before taking aspirin if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you suffer from asthma or are taking other medication.
Storage:
Do not store above 25’C. Store in the original package.
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Patient Information Leaflet for
Dispersible Aspirin Tablets 300mg
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 300mg.
1. WHAT THESE TABLETS DO
These tablets contain Aspirin which is a type of painkiller. It is used to relieve pain, swelling and high temperature. It can be used to treat headaches, migraine, neuralgia, toothache, sore throat, period pains and for the relief of sprains, strains,
rheumatic pain, sciatica, lumbago, muscle aches, fibrositis, joint swelling and stiffness.
2. CHECK BEFORE YOU TAKE
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
- Have a stomach ulcer or have had problems with ulcers in the past
- Suffer from haemophilia or any other bleeding condition
- Suffer from gout or had in the past
- 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:
- Are intolerant to some sugars as these tablets contain lactose
- Have asthma or have ever had it in the past
- Have dehydration
- Have been told you are deficient in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
- 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
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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 elderly and children over the age of 16
to 3 tablets with water, every 4 hours.
Take 1
Do not take more than 4 doses in any 24 hours.
A lower dose is recommended for the elderly.
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
- Do not exceed the stated dose
- 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
- If symptoms persist for more than 3 days consult your doctor
4. possible side effects
How to take:
Check the bottle seal is not broken before first use.
If it is do not take the tablets.
For oral use. The tablets must be dispersed in water before use. Dosage:
Adults, the elderly and children over 16 years:
1 to 3 tablets to be swallowed with water every 4 hours, or as directed by your doctor. Not more than 4 doses in any 24 hours. A lower dose is recommended for the elderly.
Do notgive to children under 16 years of age unless on the advice of a doctor.
If symptoms persist for more than 3 days consult your doctor.
Warnings:
DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE.
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Do not take if you are allergic to aspirin or any other anti-inflammatory pain killers or any of the other ingredients, if you have or ever had a stomach ulcer, or have or ever had gout or blood clotting disorders. Consult your doctor before taking aspirin if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you suffer from asthma or are taking other medication.
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 the label edge.
PL Holder:
Aspar Pharmaceuticals Ltd, London, NW9 0EQ
PL 08977/0003 I GSL I
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