Description
This medicine contains 100 mg of aspirin (or acetylsalicylic acid).
At this dosage, it acts only on the blood platelets, reducing blood clotting. It thus promotes circulation by preventing the formation of clots in the blood.
This medicine is used to treat certain diseases of the heart and blood vessels which need to thin the blood.
Your doctor may decide to combine this medicine with other treatments if deemed necessary.
This medicine is only for adults. You should not start this treatment without your doctor's consent.
This medication is not recommended in emergency situations. It is reserved for interview treatment, after handling emergency situations.
In general, acetylsalicylic acid should be used with caution in older people who are more susceptible to side effects. The treatment should be reviewed regularly.
Using advice
This medication is for adults only and will only be administered on medical prescription.
The recommended dose is 1 to 3 tablets per day, to be swallowed whole with a full glass of water, preferably 30 minutes before a meal.
Due to the enteric coating, the tablets should not be crushed, chewed or chewed.
Aged subjects
The recommended dose is the same as for adults in the absence of severe liver or kidney disease (severe renal or hepatic impairment).
In general, acetylsalicylic acid should be used with caution in older people who are more susceptible to side effects. The treatment should be reviewed regularly.
Children and adolescents
Acetylsalicylic acid should not be given to children and adolescents under 16 years of age, except on medical advice, and when the benefit outweighs the risk.
Duration of the treatment
The duration of treatment is determined by your doctor. Do not use ASPIRINE PROTECT 100 mg, gastro-resistant tablet for a prolonged period without your doctor's consent.
Ingredients
The active substance is:
The active substance is acetylsalicylic acid. Each gastro-resistant tablet contains 100 mg of acetylsalicylic acid.
The other ingredients are:
Corn starch, cellulose powder
Film coating: 1: 1 methacrylic acid / ethyl acrylate copolymer, polysorbate 80, sodium lauryl sulphate, talc, triethyl citrate.
Precautions for use
Some side effects require you to stop treatment and see your doctor immediately. These effects are detailed in section 4.
Use in the elderly
This medication should be used with caution in the elderly in whom the risk of bleeding is increased with age.
Use in children and adolescents
This medicine should not be used in children under 16 years old without the advice of a doctor. It can cause Reye's syndrome. This rare, but very serious, disease can be life threatening and is primarily a combination of neurological disorders and liver damage in children and adolescents with viral illnesses (such as chickenpox or flu-like illness) and taking aspirin. . If your child has taken this medicine and experiences this kind of effect, you should tell your doctor straight away.
Pregnancy and breast feeding
Pregnancy
You should not take ASPIRINE PROTECT 100 mg, gastro-resistant tablet during the first 5 months of your pregnancy, unless absolutely necessary and only if your doctor considers it necessary. In this case, the dose should be as low as possible and the duration of treatment as short as possible.
From the 6th month of pregnancy, you should UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES take ASPIRINE PROTECT 100 mg, gastro-resistant tablet. The effects of this medication can have serious consequences for you and your child, including their heart, lungs and kidneys, even with just one dose.
Feeding with milk
This medicine passes into breast milk. Therefore, breastfeeding is not recommended. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.