Aspirin Gastro-Resistant 75 mg is an antiplatelet medicine containing acetylsalicylic acid. It is commonly prescribed to reduce the risk of blood clots in selected patients with cardiovascular conditions. Aspirin works by inhibiting platelet aggregation, making platelets less likely to stick together and form clots inside blood vessels. Depending on the patient's medical history and clinical assessment, low-dose aspirin may be recommended for secondary prevention after certain heart attacks or ischaemic strokes, or following particular cardiovascular procedures.
The gastro-resistant formulation has a special coating designed to resist dissolving in the stomach and release the medicine in the intestine. This coating does not eliminate the risk of stomach ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding. Aspirin Gastro-Resistant 75 mg should be used according to a healthcare professional's instructions, especially when taken alongside other medicines that affect blood clotting.
Possible side effects include indigestion, stomach discomfort, bruising, and bleeding. People with a history of stomach ulcers, aspirin allergy, bleeding disorders, or significant kidney or liver problems should seek medical advice before using it. Aspirin may interact with anticoagulants, other antiplatelet medicines, and certain painkillers.
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Follow the prescribed dose: Take the dose recommended by your doctor. A 75 mg tablet is commonly used once daily for certain antiplatelet indications, but your personal schedule may differ.
Take it consistently: Try to take the medicine at the same time each day to maintain a regular routine.
Swallow the tablet whole: Gastro-resistant tablets are designed to pass through the stomach before releasing the medicine. Swallow the tablet with water. Do not crush, chew, or break it unless the product leaflet or a healthcare professional specifically confirms that this is appropriate.
Follow food instructions: Follow the instructions on your specific product leaflet regarding food. If the medicine causes stomach discomfort, ask your pharmacist or doctor how best to take it.
If you miss a dose: Take the missed dose when you remember unless it is nearly time for your next dose. If it is nearly time, skip the missed dose and continue your regular schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed tablet.
Do not stop treatment independently: If aspirin has been prescribed following a heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular procedure, stopping it without medical advice may increase the risk of blood clots.
Check other medicines: Tell your doctor or pharmacist about anticoagulants, other antiplatelet medicines, ibuprofen, naproxen, and supplements that may increase bleeding risk.
Know when to seek help: Obtain urgent medical attention for black stools, vomiting blood, severe or persistent bleeding, or signs of a serious allergic reaction.
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Store in cool and dry place
Important guidance
Safety advice
Check with your doctor
AlcoholConsult your doctor
Alcohol may increase the risk of stomach irritation and gastrointestinal bleeding when taken with Aspirin Gastro-Resistant 75 mg. Avoid excessive drinking, and ask your doctor whether alcohol is appropriate for you, particularly if you have a history of stomach ulcers, bleeding problems, liver disease, or take other medicines that increase bleeding risk.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
Aspirin Gastro-Resistant 75 mg should be used during pregnancy only when specifically recommended by a qualified healthcare professional. Low-dose aspirin may be prescribed for certain pregnancy-related conditions, but aspirin use at different doses and stages of pregnancy carries different risks. Inform your obstetrician if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, and do not start or stop prescribed treatment without medical advice.
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
Aspirin use during breastfeeding requires advice from a healthcare professional. Low-dose aspirin may sometimes be considered under medical supervision, but the suitability depends on the mother's condition, dose, duration, and the infant's health. Do not self-medicate while breastfeeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether aspirin is appropriate and whether an alternative antiplatelet medicine would be more suitable.
DrivingConsult your doctor
Aspirin Gastro-Resistant 75 mg does not usually affect the ability to drive or operate machinery. However, dizziness, an allergic reaction, or symptoms caused by significant bleeding or anaemia may make driving unsafe. Avoid driving if you feel unwell or dizzy, and seek medical advice if you develop unusual weakness, faintness, or other concerning symptoms.
KidneyConsult your doctor
People with kidney disease should consult their doctor before taking Aspirin Gastro-Resistant 75 mg. Aspirin may not be suitable for some patients with severe kidney impairment, and certain medical conditions or interacting medicines can increase the risk of complications. Your healthcare professional may review your kidney function and other treatments before recommending aspirin.
LiverConsult your doctor
Consult your doctor before using Aspirin Gastro-Resistant 75 mg if you have liver disease. Significant liver impairment may affect bleeding risk and the suitability of aspirin treatment. Your doctor should consider your liver condition, history of gastrointestinal bleeding, and other medicines before prescribing this medicine. Do not change a prescribed antiplatelet regimen without professional guidance.
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