Numark Dispersible Aspirin 75mg Tablets contain 75mg of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), a low-dose antiplatelet medicine used to help prevent further heart attacks and strokes in people who have previously experienced these conditions or undergone bypass surgery.

Aspirin helps prevent platelets in the blood from sticking together and forming blood clots, reducing the risk of further clot-related cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events.

Each pack contains 28 dispersible tablets intended for oral use. The tablets are dissolved in a glass of water before taking, providing a convenient once-daily formulation for people who have been advised to use low-dose aspirin.

A doctor should be consulted before starting long-term aspirin therapy to discuss the benefits and risks. A pharmacist can also provide advice on the appropriate use of this medicine.

Patient Information Leaflet

Main ingredients: Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) 75mg per tablet.

Excipients: Starch, sodium saccharin, lactose, citric acid, calcium carbonate, talc, sodium lauryl sulphate.

For the prevention of further heart attacks and strokes in people who have previously experienced these conditions or undergone bypass surgery.

Adults, elderly patients and young people aged 16 years and over:

The usual dose is 1 to 2 tablets (75mg to 150mg) once daily, as advised by a doctor.

In some circumstances, a higher dose of up to 4 tablets (300mg) daily may be advised by a doctor. Do not take this higher dose unless specifically instructed to do so.

How to take:

• Dissolve the required number of tablets completely in a glass of water before taking by mouth.
• Take the medicine once daily according to your doctor's instructions.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose.
• Do not give to children under 16 years unless specifically advised by a doctor.

Duration of use: This medicine is intended for long-term prevention where appropriate. There is no fixed maximum duration stated in the leaflet. Consult a doctor before starting long-term use and follow their advice about how long to continue.

Missed dose: If you forget a dose, continue with your usual dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Overdose: If you accidentally take more tablets than recommended, seek immediate medical attention, even if you feel well.

Read the Patient Information Leaflet carefully before use and speak to a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure about your dose or how to take the medicine.

Do not take Numark Dispersible Aspirin 75mg Tablets if you:

• Are allergic to aspirin, other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or any of the ingredients.
• Have previously experienced asthma attacks, swelling, hives or rhinitis triggered by aspirin or other NSAIDs.
• Have a stomach ulcer or have previously experienced problems with stomach ulcers.
• Have haemophilia or another bleeding disorder.
• Have gout or a history of gout.
• Are taking anticoagulant medicines, such as warfarin or heparin, unless specifically directed by your doctor.
• Are breastfeeding.

Warnings and precautions

Speak to your doctor before taking this medicine if you:

• Have liver or kidney disease.
• Have asthma or have experienced asthma in the past.
• Are dehydrated or experiencing persistent thirst.
• Have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.
• Have an intolerance to certain sugars, as this medicine contains lactose.

Children and adolescents

Do not give aspirin to children under 16 years of age unless specifically directed by a doctor. Aspirin has been associated with Reye's syndrome, a very rare but potentially fatal condition affecting the brain and liver.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning a pregnancy, seek medical advice before taking aspirin.

During the first six months of pregnancy, aspirin should not be used unless absolutely necessary and advised by a doctor. If required, the lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest possible duration.

From 20 weeks of pregnancy, taking aspirin for more than a few days may cause kidney problems in the unborn baby, which may reduce amniotic fluid, or cause narrowing of a blood vessel in the baby's heart.

During the last three months of pregnancy, do not take doses exceeding 100mg daily. Low doses of up to 100mg daily require strict obstetric monitoring under medical supervision.

Breastfeeding

Do not take this medicine while breastfeeding.

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you are taking, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Aspirin may interact with:

• Anticoagulants, including warfarin and heparin.
• Other NSAIDs, including ibuprofen.
• Corticosteroids.
• Medicines for high blood pressure, including ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists and diuretics.
• Antidepressants, including citalopram.
• Medicines for epilepsy, including phenytoin and sodium valproate.
• Methotrexate.
• Medicines for gout, including probenecid.
• Antacids and metoclopramide.
• Metamizole, which may reduce aspirin's antiplatelet effect.

This is not a complete list of interactions.

Serious reactions

Stop taking aspirin and seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

• Vomiting blood or material resembling coffee grounds.
• Blood in your stools or black, tarry stools.
• Swelling of the face, neck or throat, particularly with breathing difficulties.
• Worsening asthma or a severe allergic reaction.
• A severe headache or symptoms suggesting bleeding in the brain.

Seek medical advice immediately if a nosebleed is severe or continues for a prolonged period.

Overdose

Taking too much aspirin can be dangerous. Seek immediate medical help if more than the recommended dose is taken.

Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Store below 25°C in the original packaging, protected from light and moisture.

Always read the Patient Information Leaflet before use.

Like all medicines, Numark Dispersible Aspirin 75mg Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody experiences them.

The Patient Information Leaflet does not assign specific frequency categories to the reported side effects.

Stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical attention if serious side effects occur.

If other side effects become troublesome or persistent, speak to a doctor or pharmacist.

Suspected side effects can also be reported through the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.