Aspirin Dispersible Tablets 75mg (28)

Aspirin Dispersible Tablets 75mg (28)

What are Aspirin 75mg dispersible tablets and what are they used for?

Aspirin 75mg dispersible tablets contain aspirin. Aspirin is used:

• As an anti-inflammatory analgesic which can relieve pain and swelling.
• To bring down high body temperatures.
• To prevent recurrence of heart attacks or strokes by thinning the blood. If someone who has previously had a heart attack or stroke takes Aspirin 300mg regularly, it reduces the risk of a blood clot occurring in the heart or brain. This can prevent further heart attacks or strokes.

If you take aspirin in high doses or over a long period of time, it can irritate your stomach lining.

What do you need to know before you take Aspirin 75mg dispersible tablets?

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, urticaria or rhinitis have been precipitated by aspirin or any other NSAID or any of the other
   ingredients.
• 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 three months of pregnancy, you must not use higher doses than 100 mg per day.
• Are breast-feeding.

Warnings and precautions

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 you are deficient in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.

How to take Aspirin 75mg dispersible 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.

How to store Aspirin 75mg dispersible tablets

• Keep your medicine in a safe place where children cannot see or reach it.
• Do not store above 25ºC. Store in the original packaging to protect from light and moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the packaging

What do Aspirin 75mg dispersible tablets contain?

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.

Contents

• Pack of 28 x 75mg dispersible Aspirin tablets

References and useful links for more information on Aspirin 75mg dispersible tablets:

• National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE): https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/aspirin/
• NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/aspirin-for-pain-relief/
• Report an issue with a medicine to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme: https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/