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higher dose of up to fou r tablets daily.Take the tablets with or immediately after food to reduce the risk of getting stomach and bowel irritation.

Do not exceed the stated dose.

if symptoms persist for more than three days, consult your doctor. Children and Adolescents

Aspirin should not be giver to children aged under 16 years of age unlessonthe advice of a doctor.

If you taka more Aspirin Tablets than you should

If you take more Aspirin Tablets than your doctor has prescribed contact your nearest hospital casualty department or doctor immediately.Take the medidne or this leaflet with you to show the doctor. Symptoms of an overdose include vomiting, dehydration, tinnitus, vertigo, headache, nausea, dizziness, restlessness, heart failure, breathing failure, deafness, sweating, warm extremities with radng pulse, increased breathing rate and hyperventilation.

If you forget to take Aspirin Tablets

■    If you forget to take a dose, do not worry. Take the next dose when it is due.

■    Do not take double the amount to make up for a forgotten dose.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Aspirin Tablets can cause side effects,although not everybody gets them.

If you experience the following side effects while taking your medidne, you should stop taking your tablets and tell your doctor straight away:

■ allergic reaction (hypersensitivity) which may include lumpy skin or hives, skin rash, swelling of eyelids, face, lips, mouth or tongue, or sudden wheeziness,or induce or worsen asthma attacks;

•    you suffer from severe or persistent indigestion, stomach upset or pain,you may develop ulcers or bleeding from the stomach which can cause severe stomach pain, bloody or black tarry stools or vomiting blood.

Othar possible side effects:

■ stomach upset and feeling sick;

•    an increased tendency to bleed;

•    anaemia and other blood disorders;

•    slight blood loss which may result in iron-deficiency anaemia during long term use;

•    diarrhoea;

•    blood in the urine;

•    Stevens-Johnson syndrome (fever, rash sore mouth and eyes, joint and muscle aches);

•    severe skin problem with shedding of the upper layer;

•    mouth ulcers;

•    you may succumb to infections more easily;

•    you may bruise more easily.

•    Some patients have developed liver problems (particularly with high doses).

If any of the side effects get serious,or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist

5. How to store Aspirin Tablets

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not use after the expiry date stated on the label.

Do not store above 25°C Store in the original container in order to protect from moisture.

Do not use if you notice that the pack is damaged.

Return it to your phaimadst

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist howto dispose of medicines no longer required.These measures will help to protect the environment

G. Further information

What Aspirin Tablets contain

The active substance is aspirin. Each dispersible tablet contains 75mg of aspirin.

The other ingredients are maize starch, lactose,calcium carbonate, dtric add,talc, sodium saccharin and sodium lauryl sulphate.

What Aspirin Tablets look like and contents of the pack Aspirin Dispersible Tablets are white, round tablets, which have<F> embossed on one face and are plain on the other.

Each pack of Aspirin DispersibleTablets contains 12,20,24,28,30,32, 48,50,56,60,84,96,93,100 or 112 ta blets. 500 and 1000 tablet packs are for dispensing only. Not all pack sizes are marketed.

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PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET FOR ASPIRIN 75MG DISPERSIBLE TABLETS

2. Before you take Aspirin Tablets

1 .What Aspirin 75mg Dispersible Tablets are and what they are used for

Your medicine is called Aspirin 75mg Dispersible Tablets (called Aspirin Tablets throughout the rest of this leaflet).

What this medkine does

Aspirin Tablets are used to reduce the likelihood of further heart attacks or strokes in patients with a previous history of these conditions, when taken regularly.

They can also be taken following by-pass surgery. Aspirin belongs to a group of medicines called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Aspirin thins the blood, which helps to reduce the likelihood of having a heart attack.

There is a possible association between aspirin and Revo's Syndrome when given to children. Reye's syndrome is a very rare disease, which can be fataL For this reason aspirin should not be given to children aged under 16 years, unless on the advice of a doctor.

Do not take Aspirin Tablets if you:

■    are allergic (hypersensitive) to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory diugs (NSAIDs) e.g. ibuprofen, or any of the other ingredients of Aspirin Tablets (see Section 6 What Aspirin Tablets contain). Symptoms may indude rhinitis (runny nose), itchy rash, swollen face, mouth or tongue or asthma attack;

■    have or have had a stomach uker;

■    have a condition where your blood does not clot property (e.g. haemophilia);

■    are taking medidnes to thin your blood such as warfarin;

■    have or have had gout;

■    are in the last 3 months of pregnancy or are breastfeeding IMkto your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following apply to you:

•    if you have asthma, or suffer from allergies;

•    If you have problems with your heart, kidneys or liver;

•    if you a re dehydrated;

■    if you have nasal polyps (inflamed swellings inside the nose);

•    if you suflerfrom indigestion (dyspepsia);

•    If you have an infection;

•    if you have high blood pressure;

■    ifyouhavealackofgl ucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)

•    ifyouareekierty;

•    If you a re diabetic

The product belongs to a group of medicines which may impair the fertility in women.This effect is reversible on stopping the medicine You should let your doctor know you are taking aspirin tablets, particularly if you are going to have an operation, as you may need i stop taking your tablets several days before the operation.

Your blood, kidneys and liver should be monitored during prolonged use of aspirin as Wood, kidney and liver disorders may develop. Using othor medicines

Before using aspirin you should inform a healthcare professional about the medicines you are taking.

If you are using aspirin regularly you should seekadvice before taking any other medicine (including other medidnes you may have boughtj.Make sure your doctor knows If you are taking a medicine listed here:

■    Akohot some ofthe effects of aspirin are enhanced.

■    Mifepristone (used to terminate pregnancy).You should not take aspirin until eight to twelve days after mifepristone. If taken with aspirin this mediane may not be as effective.

■    Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) e.g. Ibuprofen or diclofenac sodium (used for pain relief and to treat inflammation) or Corticosteroids e.g. prednisolone and betamethasone (used to treat allergy or inflammation): if taken with aspirin you may have

more severe side effects e.g. increased risk of bleeding or ulcers in the stomach. If you sudden ly stop takl ng corticosteroids you may develop aspirin poisoning.

■    le (used to treat nausea and vomiting]: it may increase the effect of aspirin.

•    Adsorbents e.g. kaolin (fordiarrhoea) and Antadds e.g. aluminium hydroxide and magnesium carbonate {used to treat indigestion): these medidnes may reduce the effect of aspirin.

•    Medidnes known to affect the dotting of your blood: if you take one of these medidnes below with aspirin you may increase the likelihood of bleeding.

■ Coumari ns e.g. warfarin, phenindone, streptokinase or heparins (blood thinning medicines).

• Clopidogrel and tidopidine (used to prevent strokes and heart attacks).

■    Caldum channel Mockers such as verapamil, used to treat high blood pressure.

• ACE Inhibitors or Angiotensin-11 Receptor Antagonists e.g. captopril.enalapril maleate,valsartan,losartan (useoto lower high blood pressure): taken with aspirin these medidnes may not be as effective and you may suffer from kidney problems.

■    Antidepressants (used to treat depression) e.g.Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) (such as venlafaxine): if taken with aspirin you may Increase the likelihood of bleeding.

■    Medidnw to control epilepsy e.g.phenytoln and valproate: aspirin may increase the effect of these medidnes. If you take sodium valproate with aspirin you may increase the likelihood of bleeding.

■    Zafirlukast (used to prevent or treat asthma).

■    Spironolactone (diuretic) water tablets, Probenicid or Sulfinpyrazone (used to treat gout) and diuretics used to treat high blood pressure: if taken with aspirin these medidnes may not be as effective. Phenylbutazone may reduce the effect of aspirin.

■    Methotrexate (used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and cancer) or Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

e.g. acetazolamide (used in the treatment of glaucoma, epilepsy and

excess water retention): if taken with aspirin the side effects of these medicines may become more severe.

•    Thiopental (used as an anaesthetic).

*    Gold compounds (used to treat rheumatoid arthritis).

*    Insulin and other drugs used to treat diabetes.

•    Sulphonamides,suchassulphamethoxazole,usedto treat infections.

*    Vitamin C

•    Qlostazol (for leg pain that occurs when walking due to poor circulation): the dose of aspirin should not be greater than BO mg a day.

Aspirin may affect the results of thyroid function tests.

If you have been told by your doctor that you have an Intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product, as it contains lactose.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medidnes, including medidnes obtained without a prescription.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

If you are pregnant, thin king of becoming pregnant, or breast-feeding, ask your doctor or pharmadst for advice before taking Aspirin Tablets.

3. How to take Aspirbi Tablets

For oral use. Aspirin Dispersible Tablets should be dissolved In water before being taken.

Consult a doctor before commencing therapy for the first time. Follow the instructions on the label about how to take your medicine. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Adults (including the elderly and children over 16 years)

The usual dose for long-term use Is one or two tablets once daily, dissolved in water. In some circumstances a doctor may advise a