Aspirin 300mg Tablet
Product introduction
Aspirin 300mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine used to treat and prevent heart attacks, strokes, and heart-related chest pain (angina). It helps to prevent the formation of blood clots in your blood vessels. It is a very widely used medicine for heart protection.
Aspirin 300mg Tablet is usually best taken with food otherwise it may upset your stomach. The dose that is right for you depends on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as recommended by your doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine are heartburn or upset stomach, nausea, and vomiting. These are not usually serious but if you are worried, ask your doctor about ways of reducing or preventing them. This medicine may sometimes cause you to bleed more easily (for example you may get nosebleeds or bruises).
Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have ever had a prolonged problem when your blood did not clot properly or if you have had an ulcer or bleeding in your stomach or intestine. To make sure this medicine is safe for you, also tell your doctor if you have trouble with your liver or kidneys, have high blood pressure, or asthma. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. It is usually not recommended in later stages of pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Heavy drinking can increase your risk of stomach bleeding.
Uses of Aspirin Tablet
Benefits of Aspirin Tablet
In Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Aspirin 300mg Tablet works as a blood thinner and is used in small doses to reduce the risk of blood clots forming. It prevents platelets from sticking together thereby preventing the formation of harmful blood clots. This means you are less likely to suffer from angina, a heart attack, a stroke, or other blockages of blood vessels. It is likely to be prescribed if you have a high risk of cardiovascular disease and should be taken regularly (usually for the rest of your life) to have a preventive effect.
In Treatment and prevention of Heart attack
Aspirin 300mg Tablet prevents the formation of blood clots in blood vessels thereby reducing the risk of future heart attacks or strokes. In larger doses, Aspirin 300mg Tablet may be used in the treatment of a heart attack or a stroke that has been caused by a blood clot. It stops the blood clot that is blocking the supply of blood to the heart from growing any bigger.
Side effects of Aspirin Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Aspirin
- Heartburn
- Increased bleeding tendency
- Nausea
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
How to use Aspirin Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aspirin 300mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.
How Aspirin Tablet works
Aspirin 300mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-platelet action. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together which decreases the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Aspirin 300mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Aspirin 300mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
Driving
UNSAFE
Aspirin 300mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Aspirin 300mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.
Liver
UNSAFE
Aspirin 300mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
What if you forget to take Aspirin Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Aspirin 300mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Aspirin 300mg Tablet helps prevent future heart attack and clot-related (ischemic) stroke.
- It is generally well-tolerated with minimum side effects.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- It may make you bleed more easily. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects, or cutting fingernails or toenails.
- Inform your doctor if you notice blood in your vomit or have black/tarry stools.
- Stop taking Aspirin 300mg Tablet and tell your doctor if you have ringing in your ears, unusual bleeding, or nausea or vomiting that does not go away.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Acylsalicylic acids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Non-Selective COX 1 & 2 Inhibitors (Salicylates)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Aspirin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately. They may adjust the dose of Aspirin accordingly.
Concurrent use may increase the risk o
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Aspirin Tablet for?
Heart attack
30%
Acne
20%
Others
20%
Psoriasis
20%
Pain relief
10%
How much was the improvement?
Average
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Excellent
33%
Poor
22%
What were the side-effects while using Aspirin 300mg Tablet?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Aspirin Tablet?
With food
67%
With or witho*
33%
*With or without food
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Expensive
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FAQs
How long should I take Aspirin 300mg Tablet for?
You should be taking Aspirin 300mg Tablet for the rest of your life unless stopped by your doctor.
When will I feel better after taking Aspirin 300mg Tablet?
Aspirin 300mg Tablet is known to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. You may not feel any difference after taking Aspirin 300mg Tablet. Keep taking it as prescribed by your doctor, you will be getting the benefits.
How long does Aspirin 300mg Tablet takes to clear from the body?
It takes around 10 days for Aspirin 300mg Tablet to get cleared from the body after completely stopping this medicine.
Why is Aspirin 300mg Tablet given in pregnancy?
Aspirin 300mg Tablet is generally not recommended in pregnancy unless you have certain medical conditions like pre-eclampsia or other clotting disorders.
What is the best time to take Aspirin 300mg Tablet?
Take Aspirin 300mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. According to a recent study, taking Aspirin 300mg Tablet at night time, before you go to sleep, is more effective in reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Will I need to stop Aspirin 300mg Tablet before surgery or dental procedure?
Aspirin 300mg Tablet may increase the risk of bleeding during a surgery or dental procedure. Therefore, you may be asked by your doctor to stop taking Aspirin 300mg Tablet. You should not stop taking it on your own.
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- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 92-97.
- Aspirin [product Monograph]. Mississauga, ON: Bayer Inc.; 2022. [Accessed 09 Jun, 2023] (online) Available from:
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Name: Bini Laboratories Pvt Ltd
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