Description
Each tablet contains the active ingredient Aspirin 75 mg of medicines called antiplatelet agents that help prevent your blood cells sticking together and forming a blood clot
- Aspirin should not be given to children aged under 16 years
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine
DO NOT USE
- if you are allergic to acetylsalicylic acid or any of the ingredients in this medicine (see section 6)
- if you are allergic to other salicylates or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs are often used for arthritis or rheumatism and pain
- if you have had an asthma attack or swelling of some parts of the body e.g. face, lips, throat or tongue (angioedema) after taking salicylates or NSAIDs
- if you currently have or have ever had an ulcer in your stomach or small intestine, indigestion problems or any other type of bleeding like a stroke
- if you have a blood clotting disorder (e.g. haemophilia or thrombocytopenia) or are taking medicines to thin your blood
- if you are suffering from gout
- if you have severe liver or kidney problems
- if you are taking a medicine called methotrexate (e.g. for cancer or rheumatoid arthritis) in doses higher than 15mg per week
Please ensure the user has read and understood all relevant information for managing their medical condition on NHS UK Conditions and understands the patient info leaflet (in particular sections 2, 3 and 4) before using this product. If unsure about anything this should be discussed with their GP before using the product.
Please read the Patient Information Leaflet for the full details.
