Dispersible Aspirin Tablets Bp 300mg
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PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FORTHE USER
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|Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information foryou.
This medicine is available without a prescription. iHowever, you still need to take Dispersible Aspirin Tablets carefully to get the best results from them.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more 1 information oradvice.
|* You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days.
|* If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet,
| please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Iln this leaflet:
,1. What Dispersible Aspirin tablets are and what I they are used for
2. Before you take Dispersible Aspirin tablets
3. How to take Dispersible Aspirin tablets |4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Dispersible Aspirin tablets |6. Further information
1. WHAT DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN TABLETS ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR
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This medicine contains aspirin. Aspirin belongs to a group of medicines called anti-platelet agents that |help prevent your blood cells sticking together and forming a blood clot.
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Dispersible Aspirin Tablets 300mg are used in:-|« Treatment of mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, neuralgia, toothache, sore throat, period pains, aches and pains, sprains,
I strains, rheumatic pain, sciatica, lumbago,
I fibrositis, muscular aches and pains, joint i swelling and stiffness.
• The symptomatic relief of colds and flu
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN TABLETS
bo not take Dispersible Aspirin Tablets if you:
• Are under 16 years of age. There is a possible ' association between aspirin and Reye's I syndrome when given to children. Reye's 1 syndrome is a very rare disease, which can | be fatal. For this reason, aspirin should not be
given to children under 16 years unless on | the advice of a doctor.
• Are hypersensitive (allergic) to aspirin, other Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or any of the other ingredients of these
I tablets.
• Have a stomach ulcer, or have had one in the I past
• Have gout or have a history of gout
• Are breastfeeding
• Have a disease associated with an increased tendency to bleed (e.g. haemorhagic disease)
• Are taking a medicine to help thin your blood (e.g.warfarin)
• Have haemophilia (an inherited bleeding disorder)
• Have severe kidney or liver problems
• Havejuvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Take special care with Dispersible Aspirin Tablets
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Dispersible Aspirin Tablets if you:
• are elderly as your dose may be reduced
• have asthma
• are diabetic as aspirin may alter your insulin requirements
• have high blood pressure (hypertension), you doctor will want to monitor you while taking this medicine
Taking other medicines
Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, even those not prescribed.
In particular tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
• medicines to thin your blood and prevent blood clots e.g. warfarin, heparin
• other NSAIDs to treat pain e.g. ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium
• medicines called corticosteroids which are used to treat many conditions such as eczema, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory conditions e.g. hydrocortisone, prednisolone
• medicines used to treat glaucoma e.g. acetazolamide
• medicine used to treat indigestion e.g. antacids
• a medicine called mifepristone which is used an emergency contraceptive
• a medicine called methotrexate which is used to treat psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis and certain cancers
• some anti-bacterial medicines called sulphonomides
• a medicine called metoclopramide which is used to treat sickness, digestive conditions and certain conditions that can occur after surgery
• medicines used to treat high blood pressure such as diuretics e.g. spironolactone and ACE inhibitors e.g. captopril
• medicines used to treat epilepsy e.g. phenytoin and sodium valproate
• medicines used to treat gout e.g probenecid and sulfinpyrazone
• medicines used to treat diabetes e.g. insulin and metformin
• a medicine called zafirlukst used to treat asthma
ffhis medicine may interfere with thyroid function tests. Inform your doctor that you are taking this medicine if you need to have a thyroid function test.
^Pregnancy and breastfeeding
[This medicine should not be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
.Driving and using machines
These tablets are not known to can cause any side effects that will affect you ability to drive or use machinery. However, if you feel like you are affected plo not drive or operate machinery.
[Taking Dispersible Aspirin with food and drink
You should not drink alcohol while taking this Imedicine. Side effects may be enhanced if you do.
Ilmportant information about some of the .ingredients of Dispersible Aspirin tablets
Dispersible Aspirin tablets contain 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.
• You are sick and it contains blood or dark particles that look like coffee| grounds
• Pass blood in your stools or pass blackl tarry stools
• Stomach problems including painJ
indigestion or heartburn .
• Bleeding on the brain which may cause
a severe headache or stroke i
These other effects are less serious. If they botheryou talk to a pharmacist:
• Feeling sick, being sick, changes to the stomach| lining (swelling or ulcers)
• Feeling tired or severely exhausted
• 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
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell youij pharmacist or doctor.
3. HOW TO TAKE DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN TABLETS
5. STORING DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN TABLETS
Always take Dispersible Aspirin Tablets exactly as detailed here. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
[Dispersible Aspirin tablets should be dissolved in a glass of water before being swallowed.
Adults, elderly and children over16years:
|300mg to 900mg (1 to 3 tablets) every 4 hours if necessary.
Amaximumof3.6g (12 tablets) a day.
^Children:
These tablets are NOT for use in children under 16 years of age.
if you take more Dispersible Aspirin tablets than ^ou should
If you take too many tablets by mistake contact your Inearest hospital casualty department or tell your |doctor immediately. Take your tablet pack with you.
.If you forget to take Dispersible Aspirin tablets
Ifyou have forgotten to take a dose, take a dose as poon as you remember. If the next dose is due within 2 hours, take a single dose now and skip the next. If ^ou have trouble remembering to take the tablets, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Check the expiry date printed on the label or side of the box. Do not use after the expiry date stated on the1 label. |
Store in a cool dry place. Protect from light.
In case of any visible signs of deterioration, you| should discard the package.
Medicines should not be disposed of via waste waterl or household waste. Ask you pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures help to protect the environment. ,
Keep out of the reach and sight of children
6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What Dispersible Aspirin tablets contain: |
Dispersible Aspirin tablets 300mg contain the active substance aspirin 300mg in each tablet. I
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
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.Like all medicines, Dispersible aspirin tablets can
cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
^Allergic reactions may occur rarely, with symptoms puch as rash, itching, swelling of the face, wheeziness, shortness of breath, tightness in the ^hest, fever, low blood pressure and feeling dizzy particularly when standing up. If any of these occur ^TOP taking the medicine and contact a doctor .immediately.
The other ingredients are: maize starch, sodium1 saccharin, lactose, anhydrous citric acid, calciumi carbonate, talc and sodium lauryl sulphate.
What Dispersible Aspirin tablets look like and contents of the pack |
Dispersible Aspirin tablets 300mg are white, flat, circular tablets with a bevel edge. Engraved 'A9' on| one side.
Dispersible Aspirin tablets 300mg are supplied in, packs of 24 or 25 tablets. '
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This leafletwas last amended in March 2011