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Aspirin chewable 500 mg 20 pcs
Aspirin chewable 500 mg 20 pcs

Aspirin chewable 500 mg 20 pcs

Aspirin Kautabl 500 mg 20 Stk

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Description

Aspirin contains the active ingredient acetylsalicylic acid. It has pain-relieving, fever-reducing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Aspirin chewable tablets are suitable for short-term treatment, i. for the maximum 3-day treatment of mild to moderately severe, acute pain (headache, toothache, joint and ligament pain, back pain) and for the symptomatic treatment of fever and/or pain associated with colds.

Adolescents from 12 years of age only with a doctor's prescription and only as a second-line drug (see "When should you be careful when taking aspirin?").

Swissmedic-approved patient information

Aspirin® chewable tablets

Bayer (Schweiz) AG

What is aspirin and when is it used?

Aspirin contains the active ingredient acetylsalicylic acid. It has pain-relieving, fever-reducing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Aspirin chewable tablets are suitable for short-term treatment, i. for the maximum 3-day treatment of mild to moderately severe, acute pain (headache, toothache, joint and ligament pain, back pain) and for the symptomatic treatment of fever and/or pain associated with colds.

Adolescents from 12 years of age only with a doctor's prescription and only as a second-line drug (see "When should you be careful when taking aspirin?").

What should be considered?

Aspirin should not be used for more than 3 days unless prescribed by a doctor.

Painkillers should not be taken regularly over a long period of time without medical supervision. Long-lasting pain requires a medical check-up.

The dosage specified or prescribed by the doctor must not be exceeded.

It's also important to remember that long-term use of painkillers can itself contribute to headache persistence.

Long-term use of painkillers, especially when taking several painkillers in combination, can lead to permanent kidney damage with the risk of kidney failure.

When shouldn't aspirin be taken/used?

You shouldn't use aspirin in the following cases:

  • If you are allergic to any of the ingredients or have had shortness of breath or an allergy-like skin reaction after taking acetylsalicylic acid, other salicylates or other pain or rheumatism medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
  • If you suffer from a stomach and/or duodenal ulcer or have gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • If you have chronic intestinal inflammation (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis).
  • If you have a have a pathologically increased tendency to bleed.
  • Severely impaired liver or kidney function.
  • Severe heart failure.
  • For the treatment of pain after coronary bypass surgery on the Heart (or use of a heart-lung machine).
  • If you have to take methotrexate at a dose of more than 15 mg per week at the same time.
  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding (See also the section «Can aspirin be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding?»).
  • For children under the age of 12.

When is caution required when taking / using aspirin?

During treatment with aspirin, mucosal ulcers in the upper gastrointestinal tract, rarely bleeding or, in isolated cases, perforations (gastrointestinal perforations) may occur . These complications can occur at any time during treatment, even without warning symptoms. To reduce this risk, the smallest effective dose should be used over the shortest possible duration of therapy. Contact your doctor if you have stomach pain and suspect it is related to taking the medicine.

Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the medicine than younger adults. It is particularly important that elderly patients report any side effects to their doctor immediately.

You may only take aspirin with a prescription and under medical supervision in the following situations:

  • If you are currently being treated by a doctor for a serious illness.
  • If you have previously suffered from a stomach or duodenal ulcer.
  • If you have heart disease or have kidney disease or increased fluid loss, e.g. due to heavy sweating, diarrhea or after major surgery; taking aspirin can affect how your kidneys work, which can lead to an increase in blood pressure and/or fluid retention (oedema).
  • If you have liver problems.

If you have asthma, hives, nasal polyps, hay fever or other allergies, if you have a rare hereditary disease of the red blood cells, the so-called "glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency" and if you are being treated with anticoagulants ("blood thinners", Anticoagulants) or blood pressure lowering agents (antihypertensives) should only be taken according to the strict instructions of the doctor.

Adolescents from the age of 12 with fever, flu, chickenpox or other viral diseases may only take aspirin as directed by their doctor and only as a second-line drug. If these diseases lead to disorders of consciousness with vomiting or after they have disappeared, the doctor should be consulted immediately.

The effect of cortisone preparations, antispasmodics (antiepileptics), blood thinners, digoxin and lithium preparations against depression can be increased with simultaneous and prolonged use of aspirin. There may be an increase in the undesirable effects of these medicines. The effect of gout medicines (Probenecid and Sulfinpyrazone), water tablets (diuretics) and medicines for high blood pressure can be reduced. The use of anti-rheumatic drugs or methotrexate (which is taken, for example, for chronic polyarthritis; see also the section “When should aspirin not be used?”) may result in an increase in the undesirable effects.

Aspirin can increase the risk of bleeding if you take cortisone preparations, alcohol or drugs from the group of so-called serotonin reuptake inhibitors for depression.

If you take aspirin and antidiabetics (e.g. insulin, sulfonylureas) at the same time, the blood sugar level can drop.

Even in small doses, acetylsalicylic acid reduces the excretion of uric acid. This can trigger gout in patients who already have low uric acid excretion.

In conditions with an increased risk of bleeding (e.g. menstrual bleeding or injuries), caution is required, especially during and after surgical interventions (including minor interventions such as tooth extractions) there may be an increased tendency to bleed.

Your doctor or dentist should be asked or informed about taking it before surgery.

This medicinal product contains 16.5 mg aspartame per tablet. Aspartame is a source of phenylalanine. It can be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare inherited disorder in which phenylalanine builds up because the body can't break it down enough.

This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet, i.e. essentially 'sodium-free'. it is almost «sodium-free».

This medicine contains the azo dye sunset yellow FCF (E110). E 110 can cause allergic reactions.

This medicine contains fructose. Fructose can damage teeth.

This medicine contains sulfur dioxide (E 220). In rare cases, E 220 can cause severe hypersensitivity reactions and bronchial spasms (bronchospasms).

This medicinal product contains small amounts of ethanol (alcohol) in the flavour. The small amount of alcohol in this medicine has no noticeable effects.

Serious skin reactions have been reported in association with treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The highest risk of such reactions appears to be at the beginning of therapy. If you develop a skin rash, including fever, mucous membrane lesions, blisters, or any other sign of allergy, you should stop taking aspirin and seek medical attention immediately, as these can be the first signs of a very serious skin reaction (see section What Aspirin can have side effects?» ).

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

  • suffer from other diseases,
  • have allergies or
  • take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!).

Can aspirin be taken/used while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Pregnancy

You should not take aspirin unless , it is clearly necessary and prescribed by a doctor. If taken during the first 6 months of pregnancy, the dose should be kept as low and the duration of treatment as short as possible.

Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) after the 20th week of pregnancy may harm your unborn baby. If you have to take NSAIDs for more than 2 days, your doctor may need to monitor the amount of amniotic fluid in the womb and the fetal heart.

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you should only take aspirin after consulting your doctor. Aspirin should not be taken during the last trimester of pregnancy.

Breastfeeding

Aspirin should not be taken while breastfeeding unless your doctor has given you permission to do so.

How do you use aspirin?

Adults and adolescents aged 12 and over and heavier than 40 kg: 1-2 chewable tablets, if necessary every 4th day - Repeat for 8 hours. Up to a maximum of 6 chewable tablets daily.

Chew the aspirin tablets in your mouth and swallow with or without water. It should not be taken on an empty stomach.

Adolescents 12 years and older may only take aspirin with a doctor's prescription and only as a second-line drug.

Children under the age of 12: Aspirin chewable tablets are not suitable for children under the age of 12 because of the high active ingredient content.

In the event of uncontrolled intake (overdose), consult a doctor immediately. Ringing in the ears and/or sweating can be an indication of an overdose.

Follow the dosage given in this leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can aspirin have?

Very common (affects more than 1 in 10 people)

Micro bleeding ( 70%).

Common (affects 1 to 10 users in 100)

Stomach disorders.

Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1000)

Asthma, shortness of breath, upper abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea.

Rare (affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000)

Coagulation deficiency (lack of blood platelets), lack of white blood cells, lack of blood cells (aplastic anaemia), iron deficiency , increased risk of bleeding (e.g. gastrointestinal bleeding, bruising, nosebleeds, bleeding gums, bleeding in the urine and genital organs, bleeding during operations, bleeding in the brain).

Hypersensitivity reactions, such as swelling of the skin and mucous membranes (e.g. blocked nose), skin rashes (Steven Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), nettle fever, hay fever, spasms of the airways, Quincke's edema (facial swelling), drop in blood pressure.

Stomach/intestinal ulcers.

Dizziness, headache, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), hearing loss, visual disturbances, confusional states.

Hypoglycaemia, disturbance of the acid-base balance.

Liver dysfunction.

Kidney dysfunction.

Very rare (affects less than 1 in 10,000 people treated)

Severe bleeding, which in isolated cases can be life-threatening, has also been reported very rarely.

Elevated transaminases (liver values).

Reye's syndrome (disease affecting the brain and liver in children).

If signs of a hypersensitivity reaction occur, the drug should be discontinued and your doctor consulted. If the stool turns black or there is blood in the vomit during treatment, the drug should be discontinued and the doctor consulted immediately.

Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data)

Changes in the intestinal wall, especially with long-term use, as well as anemia and acute kidney failure have been reported.

Frequency not known: A serious skin reaction known as DRESS syndrome can occur. Symptoms of DRESS include a rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes and an increase in eosinophils (a type of white blood cell).

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else needs to be considered?

Shelf life

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked on the container with « EXP» can be used.

Storage instructions

Store at room temperature (15-25°C), protected from moisture and out of the reach of children.

Further information

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does aspirin contain?

Active ingredients

1 chewable tablet contains 500 mg acetylsalicylic acid

Excipients

Mannitol (E 421), corn starch, calcium stearate, sunset yellow FCF (E110), heavy basic magnesium carbonate, pregelatinized starch, citric acid, ascorbic acid, carmellose sodium, sodium carbonate , Aromatics: orange, tangerine (contains ethanol), and dry flavor (contains fructose and sulfur dioxide (E220)), aspartame (E951).

Approval number

49526 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get aspirin? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Packs of 10 and 20 chewable tablets.

Authorization holder

Bayer (Switzerland) AG, 8045 Zurich.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in February 2023.

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