Boryeong Bio Asterisk Capsule 100 Milligrams (Enteric-Coated Granule Aspirin)

Adult dose

(Enteric-coated tablets) Adults: 1 tablet once daily. Do not take a high dose without a doctor's prescription. (Enteric-coated capsules) Adults: 1 capsule once daily. Do not take a high dose without a doctor's prescription.

This medication can cause the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding if taken by individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic beverages a day, so it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. This medication should not be used in certain patients. For instance, individuals with allergies to this medication or other salicylate products, patients with peptic ulcers, patients with aspirin-induced asthma, hemophiliacs, patients with severe liver impairment or renal impairment, patients with severe heart failure, patients with bleeding tendencies, patients taking methotrexate above a certain dose, pregnant women in the third trimester, etc. should avoid taking this medication. Additionally, it should be used with caution in patients with kidney or cardiovascular problems, a history of liver disease, hematological abnormalities, bronchial asthma, patients undergoing surgery, children under three years of age, patients with specific allergy histories, elderly patients, those taking anticoagulants, and patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. This medication may cause various side effects such as allergic reactions, skin rashes, severe skin diseases, blood disorders, gastrointestinal issues, neurological symptoms, liver impairment, and kidney impairment, so if any abnormal symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. In particular, children may seldom develop a serious condition called Reye's syndrome, so it should only be used in children under 14 years of age with chickenpox or influenza after careful consideration and monitoring after administration. Due to many interactions with other medications, patients must consult with a doctor or pharmacist when taken with anticoagulants, antidiabetic agents, methotrexate, lithium, other NSAIDs, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), digoxin, corticosteroids, ACE inhibitors, valproate, alcohol, etc. During pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, this medication should not be taken and should only be taken in the minimum dose for a short time in the first and second trimesters when absolutely necessary. This medication is also excreted into breast milk, so nursing women should avoid taking it. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to side effects, so they should start with a small dose and observe their condition carefully while taking it. Since this medication is in enteric-coated capsule form, it should be taken without damaging the capsule, and it is best not to take it with alkaline agents. Lastly, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, and to maintain the quality and safety of the medication, it should be stored sealed in its original container.

Shock, anaphylactic symptoms, difficulty breathing, generalized urticaria, angioedema, hives, asthma attack, erythema, itching, nasal congestion, cardiac-respiratory disorders, rash, edema, rhinitis-like symptoms, conjunctivitis, Reye's syndrome, drug reactions with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, exfoliative dermatitis, aplastic anemia, anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, impaired platelet function, hemolysis, hemolytic anemia, loss of appetite, heartburn, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer, perforation, tinnitus, hearing loss, dizziness, headache, excitement, liver dysfunction, liver damage, kidney dysfunction, acute renal failure, hyperventilation, metabolic acidosis

Drug interactions

This medication should not be used with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or salicylate preparations, or high-dose methotrexate. Consult with a doctor or pharmacist when taking with anticoagulants, thrombolytics, other antiplatelet agents, hemostatic agents, diabetes medications (insulin, tolbutamide, etc.), uricosurics (benzbromarone, probenecid), lithium, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, digoxin, systemic glucocorticoids (for Addison's disease replacement therapy).

Food interactions

This medication may cause gastrointestinal mucosal damage when taken with alcohol.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air ingress and should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the medication's effectiveness over time.

Appearance

A transparent hard capsule with orange top and bottom containing white enteric-coated spherical particles.

Package unit

Bottle packaging - 500 capsules/bottle, bottle packaging - 30 capsules/bottle