Description
This product is used to prevent blood clots forming following a heart attack or stroke or to help prevent heart attacks and strokes in patients who have previously suffered from these conditions
- Suitable for adults, elderly and children over 16 years
- Consult doctor first if pregnant or breastfeeding
DO NOT USE
- if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine
- if you are allergic to other salicylates or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- if you have had an asthma attack or swelling of some parts of the body e.g. face, lips, throat or tongue (angioedema) after taking salicylates or NSAIDs
- if you have, or ever had, an ulcer in your stomach or intestine
- if you have, or ever had, a bleed in your stomach or intestines (you may have been sick and it contained blood or dark particles that looked like coffee grounds and/or passed blood in your stools or passed black tarry stools)
- if you have had other types of bleeding like a stroke
- if you have a blood clotting disorder (e.g. haemophilia or thrombocytopenia) or are taking medicines to thin your blood if you have gout
- if you have severe kidney or liver problems
- if you are taking a medicine called methotrexate (e.g. for cancer or rheumatoid arthritis) in doses higher than 15mg per week
- drink alcohol whilst taking this medicine
- cut, chew or crush it
- exceed the stated dose
- a double dose to make up for the forgotten dose
Please ensure the user has read and understood all relevant information for managing their medical condition on NHS UK Conditions and understands the patient info leaflet (in particular sections 2, 3 and 4) before using this product. If unsure about anything this should be discussed with their GP before using the product.
Please read the Patient Information Leaflet for the full details.
