PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

• Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid) 75mg – usually in dispersible form (dissolves in water)
• Drug class:
• NSAID (pain/fever reducer)
• Antiplatelet (blood thinner at low doses)

Uses / Indications

Depending on dose, it is used for:

• Prevention of:
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Blood clots

Direction for Use

• Disperse tablet in a glass of water and drink immediately
• Take after food to reduce stomach irritation
• Use exactly as prescribed
• Do not crush or swallow dry unless directed

Side Effects

Common:

• Stomach irritation
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Mild stomach pain

Serious:

• Stomach ulcer or bleeding
• Easy bruising or bleeding
• Allergic reactions (rash, swelling)
• Ringing in ears (high doses)

Warnings

• Do NOT use in:
• Active stomach ulcer or bleeding
• Bleeding disorders
• Avoid in children with viral infections (risk of Reye’s syndrome)
• Use cautiously in asthma (can trigger bronchospasm in some people)
• Stop before surgery unless doctor advises otherwise

Interactions

May interact with:

• Warfarin → increased bleeding risk
• Other NSAIDs (e.g., diclofenac, ibuprofen) → stomach bleeding risk
• Alcohol → increased bleeding and stomach damage
• Blood pressure medicines → reduced effect in some cases

Cautions

Use carefully in:

• Elderly patients
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• History of ulcers
• Patients on blood thinners