Description

Main uses

Heart health : Prevention of heart attacks, strokes and vascular death in high-risk patients.
Unstable angina : Used to reduce mortality in patients with unstable angina or a history of heart attack.
Relief of pain and fever : Relieves minor aches, headaches and toothaches.

Important safety information

Consultation with a healthcare professional : Although available without a prescription, daily and prolonged use of ASA 81 mg should be supervised by a healthcare professional.
Risk of bleeding : As an antiplatelet agent, this medicine can increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and hemorrhagic stroke.
Enteric coating : The enteric coating is designed to let the medicine dissolve in the small intestine rather than in the stomach, which can reduce stomach irritation.
Emergency use : If a heart attack is suspected, rapid absorption is sometimes advised.

Contraindications : This medicine must not be given to children and teenagers under 18 with cold or flu symptoms because of the potential link with Reye’s syndrome.

Alcohol consumption : People who drink three or more alcoholic drinks a day should consult a healthcare professional before using this medicine, as it can increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

Administration
It is generally recommended to take this medicine with a meal.