Advice to patients (25) Aspirin 75mg dispersible tablets
- These tablets "thin the blood" so it does not clot too easily. This helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks.
- Aspirin 75mg are usually taken once daily, preferably at the same time each day. The tablets can be chewed or mixed in a glass of water.
- This medicine sometimes causes indigestion. Taking the tablets with or just after food will help prevent this. If indigestion (stomach pain) is severe or prolonged you should contact your doctor.
- A few people are allergic to aspirin - this is more common in people who have asthma. Although unlikely, difficulty breathing and skin rashes can occur. If this happens you should stop taking the tablets and contact the doctor straight away.
- Some medicines you can buy contain aspirin. You should not take any other medicines containing aspirin with this medicine. If you are in any doubt ask me or your doctor.
This series of "advice tips" on commonly used drugs is written by
pharmacists from the Sussex Pharmacy Academic Practice Unit. It is intended
as a reminder of points to be made by pharmacists as they hand out dispensed
medicines. The list is not intended to be comprehensive but to cover some important
points.
By Carina and Duncan Livingstone
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