Itax Aspirin Enteric-Coated Tablet 100 mg (Aspirin)

Adult dose

(Enteric-coated tablet) Adults take 1 tablet once daily before meals with sufficient water. (Enteric-coated capsule) Adults take 1 capsule once daily before meals with sufficient water.

Individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic drinks a day should consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine due to an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding when taken with alcohol. This medicine should not be used in certain patients. For example, individuals with an allergy to this medicine or similar ingredients, patients with peptic ulcer, those with a history of aspirin-induced asthma, hemophiliacs, individuals with severe liver or kidney dysfunction, severe cardiac failure, those with a tendency to bleed, patients on high doses of methotrexate, and pregnant women in the third trimester should avoid this medicine. Caution is required when administering this medicine to individuals with renal or hepatic impairment, cardiovascular circulation abnormalities, a history of blood disorders, bronchial asthma, preoperative patients, children under the age of 3, those with drug hypersensitivity or allergy history, elderly patients, those taking anticoagulants, and patients with certain enzyme deficiencies. This medicine may cause various side effects including allergic reactions, skin rashes, gastrointestinal disturbances, blood abnormalities, hepatic and renal dysfunction, so if any abnormal symptoms occur during use, the medicine should be discontinued immediately, and medical advice should be sought. In particular, in children, while rare, serious Reye's syndrome may occur during viral infections, so it should be used cautiously in children under the age of 14. This medicine may interact with other drugs, so if it is to be taken with anticoagulants, antidiabetic drugs, certain NSAIDs, lithium, antidepressants, etc., consultation with a healthcare provider is necessary. Special caution is needed during pregnancy, and it should be avoided in the third trimester as it may pose risks to both the fetus and the mother. If breastfeeding, it is also advisable not to take this medicine as it can be passed into breast milk. Elderly patients are at a higher risk for side effects, so they should start with a small amount and carefully monitor their condition during use. This medicine is made in an enteric-coated form, so care must be taken to avoid damaging the enteric coating, and it is advisable not to consume it with specific alkalizers. Lastly, it should be stored out of the reach of children, kept in its original container, and transferring to other containers should be avoided as it may increase the risk of degradation in drug quality or misuse.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, shock and anaphylactic symptoms, asthma attack, severe gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer and perforation, Reye's syndrome (toxic epidermal necrolysis), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, exfoliative dermatitis, severe liver dysfunction (risk of jaundice), acute renal failure, severe edema, severe hypertension, cerebral hemorrhage, severe neurological symptoms, hemolysis and hemolytic anemia, DRESS syndrome (eosinophilia

Mild side effects

Erythema, itching, nasal congestion, rash, swelling, symptoms of rhinitis, conjunctivitis, loss of appetite, heartburn, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, tinnitus, hearing loss, dizziness, headache, excitement, temporary liver damage due to increased liver transaminases, renal impairment, hyperventilation, metabolic acidosis, decreased platelet function, aplastic anemia, anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, decreased platelet function, excessive temperature drop, collapse, cold limbs

Drug interactions

This medicine may increase the risk of bleeding and reduce kidney function when combined with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and salicylate preparations. Additionally, caution is advised when taking with anticoagulants, ibuprofen, naproxen, certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, thrombolytics, other platelet aggregation inhibitors, hemostatic agents, diabetes medications (insulin preparations, tolbutamide, etc.), uricosuric agents (benzbromarone, probenecid), thiazide diuretics, lithium preparations, and certain other drugs.

This medicine may be sensitive to air and moisture; therefore, it must be stored in a tightly closed container. It is also advisable to avoid direct sunlight and keep it at room temperature, i.e., below 25 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round enteric-coated film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle