PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET Aspirin Tablets BP …

1 BLACKDIMENSIONS: 148 x 210mmFolded size 148 x 40mmPATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLETA spirin Tablets BP 75 mgPlease read all of this LEAFLET carefully before you start taking this medicine. Keep this LEAFLET . You may need to read itagain. If you have any further questions pleaseask your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine has been prescribed for youpersonally and you should not passit on to others. It may harm them, even iftheir symptoms are the same as yours. If any of the side effects gets serious, or ifyou notice any side effects not listed in thisleaflet, please tell your doctor this LEAFLET :1. What Aspirin Tablets 75mg are and whatthey are used for2.

2 Before you take Aspirin Tablets 75mg3. How to take Aspirin Tablets 75mg4. Possible side effects5. How to store Aspirin Tablets 75mg6. Further information1. What Aspirin Tablets 75mg are andwhat they are used for Each tablet contains the active ingredientAspirin 75 mg. Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) belongs to agroup of medicines called antiplateletagents that help prevent your blood cellssticking together and forming a blood clot. Aspirin Tablets 75mg are principally usedto prevent blood clots forming following aheart attack or stroke or to help preventheart attacks and strokes in patients whohave previously suffered from may have been prescribed for you if you have recently had by-pass Before you take Aspirin Tablets 75mgDo not take this medicine if you: are allergic to acetylsalicylic acid or any ofthe ingredients in Aspirin Tablets (seesection 6 Further INFORMATION ) are allergic to other salicylates ornonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs).

3 NSAIDs are often used forarthritis or rheumatism and pain have had an asthma attack or swelling ofsome parts of the body face, lips, throator tongue (angioedema) after takingsalicylates or NSAIDs currently have or have ever had an ulcer inyour stomach or small intestine or any othertype of bleeding like a stroke have ever had the problem of your bloodnot clotting properly are suffering from gout have severe liver or kidney problems are in your last 3 months of pregnancy; youmust not use higher doses than 100mg perday (see section Pregnancy andbreast-feeding ) are taking a medicine called methotrexate( for cancer or rheumatoid arthritis) indoses higher than 15mg per special care with this medicineBefore you take Aspirin Tablets tell your doctor if you: have trouble with your kidneys, liv er or heart have or have ever had problems with yourstomach or small intestine have high blood pressure are asthmatic, have hay fever, nasal polypsor other chronic respiratory diseases.

4 Acetylsalicylic acid may induce an asthmaattack have ever had gout have heavy menstrual must immediately seek medical advice, if your symptoms get worse or if you experience severe or unexpected side effects unusual bleeding symptoms, serious skin reactions or any other sign of serious allergy (see section Possible side effects ).Inform your doctor if you are planning to have section Do not take ). Regular or high doses of this medicinal product during late pregnancy can cause serious complications in the mother or women should not take acetylsalicylic acid unless advised by their doctor. Driving and using machinesAspirin Tablets should not affect your ability to drive and use INFORMATION about some of the ingredients of Aspirin Tablets :These Tablets contain the colourant sunset yellow (E110).

5 This can cause allergic-type reactions including asthma. Allergy is more common in those people who are allergic to How to take Aspirin Tablets 75mgYour doctor will have decided the right dose ofAspirin Tablets for you so follow his or herinstructions. These Tablets are suitable foradults, the elderly and young people over 16years of age. They should be taken orally witha drink of usual dose for the long-termmanagement of cardiovascular disease(disease affecting the blood supply to theheart) or cerebrovascular disease (diseaseaf fecting the blood supply to the brain) orfollowing by-pass surgery is 1 to 2 Tablets ,once a day.

6 In some circumstances a higherdose may be appropriate, especially in theshort term, and up to 4 Tablets daily may beused on the advice of a general, acetylsalicylic acids (such as Aspirin ) should be used with caution in elderly patients who are more prone to adverse events. Treatment should be reviewed at regular Tablets BP 75 mg is not intended for children under 16 years of age. There is a risk of Reye's syndrome when Aspirin is taken by children. Reye's syndrome is a very rare disease that can be you forget to take Aspirin tabletsIf you miss a dose, wait until it is time for your next dose, then go on as normal.

7 Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or you take more Aspirin Tablets than you shouldIf you (or someone else) accidentally take too many Tablets , you should tell your doctor at once or contact immediately the nearest casualty department. Show any left-over medicines or the empty packet to the of overdose may include ringing in ears, hearing problems, headache, dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. A large overdose can lead to more rapid breathing than normal (hyperventilation), fever, excess sweating, restlessness, seizures, hallucinations, low blood sugar, coma and Possible side effectsLike all medicines, Aspirin Tablets can causeside effects, although not everybody you notice any of the followingserious side effects, stop takingAspirin Tablets and contact a doctorimmediately.

8 Sudden wheezing, swelling of your lips,face or body, rash, fainting or difficultiesswallowing (severe allergic reaction) Reddening of the skin with blisters orpeeling and may be associated with a highfever and joint could beerythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnsonsyndrome or Lyell s syndrome Unusual bleeding, such as coughing upblood, blood in your vomit or urine, or side effects (may occur in 1 to 10 out of 100 patients): Indigestion Increased tendency for side effects (may occur in 1 to 10 out of 1,000 patients): Hives Runny noses Breathing side effects (may occur in 1 to 10 out of 10,000 patients): Severe bleeding in the stomach orintestines, brain haemorrhage.

9 Alterednumber of blood cells Nausea and vomiting Cramps in the lower respiratory tract,asthma attack Inflammation in the blood vessels Bruising with purple spots (cutaneousbleeding) Severe skin reactions such as rash knownas erythema multiforme and its lifethreatening forms: Stevens-Johnsonsyndrome and Lyell s syndrome Hypersensitivity reactions, such as swellingof lips, face or body, or shock Abnormal heavy or prolonged effects with unknown frequency Ringing in your ears (tinnitus) or reducedhearing ability Headache Vertigo Ulcers in stomach or small intestine andperforation Diarrhoea Prolonged bleeding time Impaired kidney function Salt and water retention Impaired liver function High level of uric acid in the How to store Aspirin Tablets 75mg Store in a dry place below 25 C.

10 Do not use after the expiry date shown onthe package. Keep out of the reach and sight of Further InformationWhat Aspirin Tablets 75mg containEach tablet contains the active ingredientAspirin 75 mg. The Tablets also containLactose, Starch, Sucrose, Orange Oil,Saccharin, Talc and permitted colour (SunsetYellow, E110).What Aspirin Tablets 75mg look like and contents of the packEach pack contains 28, 50 or 1000 round orange Tablets with a breakline on one all pack sizes may be Authorisation Holder:Intrapharm Laboratories Ltd,The Courtyard Barns,Choke Lane,Cookham Dean,Maidenhead,Berks SL6 and EU site for batch release:Surepharm Services Ltd,Bretby Business Park, Bretby,Burton-on-Trent, Derbyshire.