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ASPIRIN 75mg 

(Patient Information Leaflet)

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ASPIRIN 75 mg Tablets

Patient Information Leaflet

Please read this leaflet carefully before you start using these tablets.

If you have any further questions or need more information about this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

WHAT THESE TABLETS DO

Aspirin is used to help prevent heart attacks (sudden blockage of blood flow to the heart) and strokes (interruptions of blood flow to the brain) in individuals who have either experienced these conditions previously or have undergone bypass surgery (surgery to redirect blood around a blocked artery).


CHECK BEFORE YOU USE THESE TABLETS

Consult your doctor before beginning long-term aspirin use to discuss its benefits and risks.

Do not take this medicine if:

  • You are allergic to aspirin, other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (a type of medication that reduces pain, decreases fever, prevents
  • blood clots, and in higher doses, decreases inflammation), or any of the ingredients listed below.
  • You have or have had a stomach ulcer (a sore on the lining of the stomach) or other stomach problems.
  • You have a bleeding disorder such as haemophilia (a condition where blood doesn't clot properly).
  • You are in the last three months of pregnancy or are currently breastfeeding.
  • You are taking medicines for blood thinning (e.g., warfarin a medication that helps prevent clots).
  • You have gout (a form of arthritis characterized by severe pain, redness, and tenderness in joints).


WARNING

Do not administer this medicine to children under 16 years old unless your doctor tells you. This is because there is a possible association between Aspirin and Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious disease that causes swelling in the liver and brain, which can be fatal.

Inform your doctor if you

  • have liver or kidney disease
  • have or have ever had asthma (a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus)
  • are suffering from dehydration (feeling constantly thirsty)
  • are intolerant to some sugars as these tablets contain lactose
  • You are deficient in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase


Before using Aspirin, inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking. This is especially important if you are taking:

  • Medicines for sickness or stomach disorders (such as Metoclopramide)
  • Blood thinning medicines (such as Heparin, Warfarin or nicoumalone)
  • Medicines for arthritis, asthma, and inflammatory conditions called corticosteroids (such as hydrocortisone)
  • Steroids or anti-inflammatory drugs (such as Ibuprofen)
  • Medicines for high blood pressure (such as diuretic/water tablets, Angio-II receptor antagonists or ACE inhibitors)
  • Medicines to treat epilepsy (a central nervous system disorder, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness) such as phenytoin, sodium valproate
  • Medicines to treat psoriasis (a skin disease that causes red, itchy scaly patches), arthritis (inflammation of one or more joints), or tumors (a mass or lump of tissue) such as Methotrexate
  • Antacids medicines used for indigestion

  • Medicines to treat Gout (severe joint inflammation) such as probenecid or sulphinpyrazone

  • Antidepressants medicines (medications that can help to improve your mood, help you sleep better, and increase your appetite and concentration) such as citalopram

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

  • Do not use Aspirin in the last three months of pregnancy.
  • Do not take this medicine if you are breastfeeding.


HOW TO TAKE THESE TABLETS

Talk to your doctor, before taking these tablets.

Dosage (for over the age of 16 years):

Typical dosage is 1-2 tablets dissolved in water once daily. Your doctor may tell you to take up to

4 tablets a day. Do not take this many tablets unless told by your doctor.

  • Always dissolve the tablets in water before taking.
  • Do not give to children aged under 16 years unless told by your doctor
  • Seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY, if too many tablets are taken by mistake.
  • If you miss a dose, do not take a double dose to make up for it.


POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Most people will not have problems when taking Aspirin, but some may get some side effects.

Serious side effect

If you get any of these serious side effects, STOP TAKING the tablets.

See a doctor immediately if:

  • You are sick and it contains blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds
  • You notice blood in stools or black, tarry stools (which indicates bleeding in your stomach or intestines)

You experience stomach pain, indigestion (pain or discomfort in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food), or heartburn (a burning feeling in the stomach.

  • Allergic reactions such as skin rash, swelling of the face, neck, or throat, worsened asthma, or difficulty breathing
  • Symptoms resembling a stroke caused by bleeding on the brain or severe headache.

Less serious effects

These other effects are less serious. Talk to a pharmacist, if they bother you:

  • Nausea (feeling sick), vomiting, changes in stomach lining (swelling or ulcers)
  • Longer bleeding times (it takes longer for bleeding to stop), bleeding under your skin which looks like bruising
  • Nose bleeds (if severe or lasts a long time, talk to a doctor straight away)
  • Hearing problems (e.g., ringing in the ears), feeling dizzy (vertigo - a sensation of spinning), feeling confused


Reporting side effects:

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. 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 information on the safety of this medicine.

STORING YOUR MEDICINE

  • Keep out of sight and reach of children.
  • Do not store above 25°C.
  • Store in the original package to protect from light and moisture.
  • Do not use after the expiry date printed on the packaging.


MORE ABOUT YOUR MEDICINE

Active ingredient: 75 mg of aspirin per tablet.

Inactive ingredients include starch, sodium saccharin (an artificial sweetener), lactose (a type of sugar), citric acid (a preservative and flavoring), calcium carbonate, talc (used to prevent caking and sodium lauryl sulphate (used as a surfactant).

Manufacturer and License:

NP Pharmaceuticals Ltd, London,

Product license number PL 0000/0000.

Date of text revision: May 2024