Aspirin Dispersible 75mg Tablets, also known as "baby aspirin" or "low dose aspirin", which are used to help prevent heart attacks and strokes in people who are at high risk of them. Your doctor may recommend you take a daily low dose of these tablets if you have had a stroke or a heart attack to help stop you having another one, or if you are at high risk of a heart attack then this dose may be recommended to you.
You should only take low-dose Aspirin if your doctor recommends this. The reason for this is many studies have demonstrated that whilst Aspirin 75mg can reduce the risk of strokes or heart attacks, in a generally healthy population it is also associated with damage to the stomach. In those who are higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke the balance between this and stomach damage is tipped in favour of preventing heart attack or stroke.
IMPORTANT
Aspirin 75mg tablets are not suitable for pain relief - They are to be used for blood thinning following a CV event or for preventative use.
Taking this low-dose Aspirin to prevent heart attacks and strokes is not the same as taking aspirin as a painkiller. To treat pain Aspirin should be taken at a dose of 300-900mg.
Suitable for Adults of 16 years and over. Do Not give to children under 16 years of age. Age restriction you must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product. Before first use: Check with your doctor to make sure this medicine is suitable for you. Adults of 16 years and over: Take one or two tablets once a day.
In some cases your doctor may advise you to take more tablets. In this case follow your doctor's instructions.
Do not take more than the amount recommended above.
Allow tablet to dissolve in glass of water. Do not cut, chew or crush the tablet.
Hazards and Cautions
Do not take: If you are under 16 years old, unless your doctor tells you to. If you are allergic to, or have ever had a bad reaction to aspirin or similar medicines If pregnant or breastfeeding If you have a stomach ulcer or have had one in the past had a bleeding stomach or other types of bleeding
gout a blood clotting disorder or taking medicines to thin your blood
severe kidney or liver problems
Storage
Do not store above 25ºC. Store in the original package. Use by the date on the end flap of the carton. Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Precautions
This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist. Seek advice if you suffer from allergies.
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
For the relief of:
- Headache
- Migraine
- Neuralgia
- Toothache
- Sore Throat
- Period Pain
Also for the symptomatic relief of:
- Rheumatic Aches
- Fever
- Colds & Flu
These easy to swallow caplet shaped pain relief should be a staple of your medicine cupboard.
Dosage:
Adults and children over 12 years of age should take 2 tablets up to 4 times a day, do not take for more than three days.
Caution:
Not suitable for children under 12 years of age. Ask you doctor before using if you have sever kidney or liver problems, taking any other medicines.