ASPIRIN TABLETS 300MG
Active substance: ASPIRIN
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DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN 300mg TABLETS
Read all of this leaflet carefully befor e you take these tablets. It contains important information for you. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
They are also used to relieve mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, nerve pain or toothache.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN TABLETS
Do NOT take these tablets if: you are allergic (hypersensitive) to aspirin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in Section 6) you have or have ever had a stomach ulcer you suffer from gout or have a history of gout you suffer from haemophilia or any other blood clotting disorder
1. WHAT DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN TABLETS ARE USED FOR
These tablets are for the relief of sprains, strains, rheumatic pain, sciatica, backache, muscular aches and pains, joint swelling and stiffness and the symptoms of colds and flu.
you are taking medicines to prevent blood clotting (e.g. warfarin, heparin or acenocoumarol) you are in the last stages of pregnancy or are breast feeding. Do not take with any other aspirin-containing pr oducts. Warning: There is a possible association between aspirin and Reyes Syndrome when given to children with a fever. Reyes syndrome is a very rare disease which can be fatal. For this reason aspirin should not be given to children aged under 16 years, unless on the advice of a doctor. Tell your doctor or pharmacist before you take this medicine if:
you have asthma or suffer from any allergies you have liver or kidney disease you are suffering from dehydration. These 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 medicine. Taking other medicines Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you take Dispersible Aspirin if you are taking any of the following: medicines to reduce clotting e.g. clopidrogel or ticlopidine
medicines that might cause stomach irritation e.g. NSAIDs (non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) spironolactone (a diuretic/water tablet) methotrexate (for psoriasis, arthritis or tumours) probenecid or sulfinpyrazone (for gout) acetazolamide (for glaucoma) metoclopramide (for sickness or digestive disorders) antacids (for indigestion) corticosteroids (for inflammation or allergies). Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
3. HOW TO TAKE DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN TABLETS
Disperse the tablets in a glass of water and swallow immediately. Adults and children over 16 years of age: Take 1 to 3 tablets with or after food. This dose may be repeated every 4 hours Do not take more than 12 tablets in any 24-hour period. Do not take Aspirin for more than 3 days without consulting your doctor.
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Do not exceed the recommended dose. If symptoms persist consult your doctor. Do not give to childr en under 16 years of age unless advised by a doctor. If you take more tablets than you should If you take too many tablets or if you think a child has swallowed any of the tablets, contact your doctor or nearest hospital casualty department immediately. Please take this leaflet, any remaining tablets and the container with you.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, aspirin can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Serious side ef fects STOP taking the tablets and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following: An asthma attack or other allergic reaction, such as wheezing or difficulty breathing, skin rashes or itching, swelling of the lips, tongue or face. Stomach ulcer, irritation or bleeding (symptoms may include stomach pain, vomiting of blood, passing black tarry-looking stools).
Other side ef fects an increase in nosebleeds or bruising more easily anaemia hearing disturbances such as ringing in the ears vertigo (giddiness or dizziness) mental confusion. If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not store above 25C. Store in a dry place in the original package. Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.
6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What these tablets contain: The active ingredient in each tablet is aspirin 300mg. The other ingredients are calcium carbonate, maize starch, lactose, citric acid anhydrous, talc, sodium saccharin and sodium lauryl sulphate. What these tablets look like and contents of the pack:
5. HOW TO STORE DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN TABLETS
Keep out of the reach and sight of childr en.
The tablets are white, flat and round with a breakline on one side. They are available in packs of 16, 24, 25, 32, 48, 50, 96 and 100 tablets. Packs of 24 to 32 tablets are available only from your pharmacist and pack sizes over 32 tablets are available only on prescription. Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer: M & A Pharmachem Ltd, Bolton BL5 2AL, UK. Date of Appr oval: MM/YYYY PP 2091
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Dispersible Aspirin
300mg Tablets BP
ASK YOUR PHARMACIST OR DOCTOR IF YOU ARE NOT SURE HOW TO TAKE THESE TABLETS. Do not give to children under 16 years,unless on the advice of a doctor.
PHARMACHEM LTD. BOLTON, BL5 2AL
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Dispersible Aspirin
300mg Tablets BP
Do not give to children under 16 years,unless on the advice of a doctor.
PHARMACHEM LTD. BOLTON, BL5 2AL
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ASK YOUR PHARMACIST OR DOCTOR IF YOU ARE NOT SURE HOW TO TAKE THESE TABLETS.
BN: EXPIRES:
DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN 300mg TABLETS
Read all of this leaflet carefully befor e you take these tablets. It contains important information for you. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
They are also used to relieve mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, nerve pain or toothache.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN TABLETS
Do NOT take these tablets if: you are allergic (hypersensitive) to aspirin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in Section 6) you have or have ever had a stomach ulcer you suffer from gout or have a history of gout you suffer from haemophilia or any other blood clotting disorder
1. WHAT DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN TABLETS ARE USED FOR
These tablets are for the relief of sprains, strains, rheumatic pain, sciatica, backache, muscular aches and pains, joint swelling and stiffness and the symptoms of colds and flu.
you are taking medicines to prevent blood clotting (e.g. warfarin, heparin or acenocoumarol) you are in the last stages of pregnancy or are breast feeding. Do not take with any other aspirin-containing pr oducts. Warning: There is a possible association between aspirin and Reyes Syndrome when given to children with a fever. Reyes syndrome is a very rare disease which can be fatal. For this reason aspirin should not be given to children aged under 16 years, unless on the advice of a doctor. Tell your doctor or pharmacist before you take this medicine if:
you have asthma or suffer from any allergies you have liver or kidney disease you are suffering from dehydration. These 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 medicine. Taking other medicines Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you take Dispersible Aspirin if you are taking any of the following: medicines to reduce clotting e.g. clopidrogel or ticlopidine
medicines that might cause stomach irritation e.g. NSAIDs (non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) spironolactone (a diuretic/water tablet) methotrexate (for psoriasis, arthritis or tumours) probenecid or sulfinpyrazone (for gout) acetazolamide (for glaucoma) metoclopramide (for sickness or digestive disorders) antacids (for indigestion) corticosteroids (for inflammation or allergies). Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
3. HOW TO TAKE DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN TABLETS
Disperse the tablets in a glass of water and swallow immediately. Adults and children over 16 years of age: Take 1 to 3 tablets with or after food. This dose may be repeated every 4 hours Do not take more than 12 tablets in any 24-hour period. Do not take Aspirin for more than 3 days without consulting your doctor.
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Do not exceed the recommended dose. If symptoms persist consult your doctor. Do not give to childr en under 16 years of age unless advised by a doctor. If you take more tablets than you should If you take too many tablets or if you think a child has swallowed any of the tablets, contact your doctor or nearest hospital casualty department immediately. Please take this leaflet, any remaining tablets and the container with you.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, aspirin can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Serious side ef fects STOP taking the tablets and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following: An asthma attack or other allergic reaction, such as wheezing or difficulty breathing, skin rashes or itching, swelling of the lips, tongue or face. Stomach ulcer, irritation or bleeding (symptoms may include stomach pain, vomiting of blood, passing black tarry-looking stools).
Other side ef fects an increase in nosebleeds or bruising more easily anaemia hearing disturbances such as ringing in the ears vertigo (giddiness or dizziness) mental confusion. If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not store above 25C. Store in a dry place in the original package. Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.
6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What these tablets contain: The active ingredient in each tablet is aspirin 300mg. The other ingredients are calcium carbonate, maize starch, lactose, citric acid anhydrous, talc, sodium saccharin and sodium lauryl sulphate. What these tablets look like and contents of the pack:
5. HOW TO STORE DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN TABLETS
Keep out of the reach and sight of childr en.
The tablets are white, flat and round with a breakline on one side. They are available in packs of 16, 24, 25, 32, 48, 50, 96 and 100 tablets. Packs of 24 to 32 tablets are available only from your pharmacist and pack sizes over 32 tablets are available only on prescription. Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer: M & A Pharmachem Ltd, Bolton BL5 2AL, UK. Date of Appr oval: MM/YYYY PP 2091
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GSL
Dispersible Aspirin
300mg Tablets BP
ASK YOUR PHARMACIST OR DOCTOR IF YOU ARE NOT SURE HOW TO TAKE THESE TABLETS. Do not give to children under 16 years,unless on the advice of a doctor.
PHARMACHEM LTD. BOLTON, BL5 2AL
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Dispersible Aspirin
300mg Tablets BP
Do not give to children under 16 years,unless on the advice of a doctor.
PHARMACHEM LTD. BOLTON, BL5 2AL
Peel here but do not remove
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GSL
ASK YOUR PHARMACIST OR DOCTOR IF YOU ARE NOT SURE HOW TO TAKE THESE TABLETS.
BN: EXPIRES:
Source: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided here is accurate, up-to-date and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. This information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
