Aspirin 300mg Tablets & Dispersible Tablets

What is Aspirin and what is it used for?

For those who want a pain relief product that can prove effective for many different types of pain, Aspirin Tablets are an excellent choice. Aspirin contains an active ingredient known as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can help to alleviate a wide range of pain and inflammation symptoms stemming from a variety of problems, including:

• headaches
• toothache
• period pain
• rheumatic pain
• sciatica
• migraines

Aspirin can also prove effective in alleviating the symptoms of fever, flu, colds, and sore throats. It is therefore an effective form of medication to keep at home for the treatment of a wide range of symptoms. Aspirin is also a tried and tested treatment that has been used for many decades.

Asprin 300mg Tablets and Dispersible Tablets are available in boxes of 32 tablets and are suitable for use by adults and children over the age of 16 years.

How does Aspirin work?

The active ingredient contained within Aspirin Dispersible tablets is acetylsalicylic acid. It blocks the functioning of the enzyme cyclo-oxygenase (COX). This enzyme helps produce prostaglandins, which cause symptoms such as inflammation and pain. COX also helps produce thromboxane, which makes blood clots happen by causing platelets to clump up.

Preventing COX from functioning will reduce the production of these chemicals, alleviating pain and inflammation. The effect of preventing blood clots means that aspirin can also increase the chances of surviving a heart attack, as blood clots can block the blood supply to the heart.

Alternatives to Aspirin

If you are unsure whether Aspirin is the right treatment option for you there are plenty of non-prescription alternatives that can be used to manage pain and inflammation, for example:

• Ibuprofen
• Paracetamol
• Solpadeine
• Topical Treatments - Ibuprofen gel or Movelat Cream

Paracetamol belongs to a different group of painkillers and can be safely taken at the same time as Aspirin 300mg tablets if extra pain relief is required. If pain persists, it is advisable to see a doctor for further advice.

Aspirin warnings

Make sure to read the following carefully before using Aspirin tablets.

You should not use Aspirin tablets if:

• You are currently breastfeeding or in the last few months of pregnancy
• You have a stomach ulcer or have had them in the past
• You suffer from a bleeding condition such as haemophilia
• You are allergic to aspirin, NSAIDs, or any of the other ingredients contained in this medicine.
• Unless specifically prescribed by a doctor, do not give this medicine to children under 16 years old.
• Make sure to consult with a doctor before using this medicine if:
• You suffer from intolerance to certain sugars, as this medicine contains lactose
• You have asthma
• You are suffering from dehydration
• You are deficient in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase

Consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you are also taking any of the following medicines:

• Metoclopramide
• Blood-thinning medicine (such as heparin, warfarin and nicoumalone)
• Steroids or anti-inflammatory medicine
• Corticosteroids (such as hydrocortisone)
• Epilepsy medication (such as phenytoin or sodium valproate)
• Medicines for high blood pressure (such as diuretic tablets, angio-II receptor antagonists, or ACE inhibitors)
• Probenecid or sulphinpyrazone
• Antacids
• Antidepressants (such as citalopram)
• Methotrexate

Always inform your doctor of any medicines you intend to take. Consult with a doctor if you take aspirin regularly and plan on taking another medicine.

Read the entire Patient Information Leaflet contained within the product packaging and all packaging before using any medicine.

Aspirin directions

Adults, including the elderly and children 16 years and over: Swallow 1-3 tablets before meals with water, every 4 hours. Dispersible tablets can be dissolved in water before taking them.

Please do not exceed the maximum daily dose of 12 tablets in any 24-hour period and leave at least 4 hours between doses.

Aspirin 300mg ingredients

The active ingredient contained in this medicine is: Aspirin 300mg.

Aspirin 300mg Dispersible Tablets also contains the following inactive ingredients: Dried maize starch powder, Sodium lauryl sulphate, Lactose, sodium saccharin recrystallised (76% sacc), anhydrous citric acid powder, anhydrous citric acid granules, calcium carbonate, povidone, isopropyl alcohol, purified water.

The following inactive ingredients are also contained in Aspirin 300mg tablets: Lactose, sodium saccharin, potato starch, citric acid, sodium lauryl sulphate, talc and calcium carbonate.

Aspirin side effects

Not everyone will experience side effects, however, some of the more commonly reported side effects of Aspirin tablets include:

• Feeling or being sick
• Swelling or ulcers in the stomach lining
• Bleeding under the skin
• Increased bleeding
• Hearing problems
• Nosebleeds (consult with a doctor immediately if a nosebleed lasts for a long time).

If any of these effects concern you or this medicine affects you in a different way, stop using this product and consult with a doctor.