Patient leaflet - DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN 75 MG TABLETS, BOOTS ASPIRIN 75 MG DISPERSIBLE TABLETS, DISPERIBLE ASPIRIN TABLETS BP 75 MG, POST MI 75 MG DISPERSIBLE TABLETS
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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)
- Have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars
- 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).
Metamizole (substance to decrease pain and fever) may reduce the effect of acetylsalicylic acid on platelet aggregation (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 cardioprotection.
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.
Aspirin Tablets Contains Lactose
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
This medicine contains less than 1mmol Sodium (23mg) per 75mg tablet, that is to say essentially 'Sodium-free’.
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B DOn Do not take these tablets without discussing it with your doctor first.
do Dosage in adults, the elderly and children over the age of 16 years:
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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
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
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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.
Dispersible Aspirin 75mg tablets are small white round tablets with aD over 75 on one face and plain on the other
Manufacturer
Aspar Pharmaceuticals Ltd , 29 – 30 Capitol Way, Colindale, London, NW9 0EQ.
The product licence holder and manufacturer is
Aspar Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Acrewood Way, St Albans, AL4 0JY, United Kingdom.
PL 08977/0007
Dispersible Aspirin 75mg tablets are available in blister packs of 24, 28, 56 and 100 tablets and they are also available in container packs of 25, 28, 32, 50, 60, 100 or 1000 tablets (Not all pack sizes are marketed).
Date of text revision: October 2020
item code: DA-75/11