Aspirin 75mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets can be used to help prevent heart attacks and strokes in people who have previously suffered these conditions or who have under gone by-pass surgery.
This medicine can only be sold under the supervision of a Pharmacist, therefore you will need to answer a few short questions so our Pharmacist can ensure this product is suitable for you.
Aspirin 75mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets can be used to help prevent heart attacks and strokes in people who have previously suffered these conditions or who have under gone by-pass surgery.
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.
Before starting long term use of aspirin you must consult your doctor who will discuss the benefits and risks of this therapy with you. 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).
Do not take Aspirin 75mg Gastro-Resistant 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.
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 breastfeeding.
Take special care and tell your doctor before taking Aspirin 75mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets if you:
Have liver or kidney disease.
Have asthma or have ever had it in the past.
Are suffering from dehydration (feeling constantly thirsty).
Are intolerant to some sugars as these tablets contain lactose.
Have been told you are deficient in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking Aspirin 75mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets 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.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking Dispersible Aspirin 75mg Tablets:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Aspirin should not be taken in the last three months of pregnancy. Do not take this medicine if you are breastfeeding.
