Aspirin Enteric Coated Tablet (Aspirin)

Adult dose

Enteric-coated tablets: 1 tablet once daily, to be taken before meals with sufficient water Enteric-coated capsules: 1 capsule once daily, to be taken before meals with sufficient water

This drug may cause serious side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding if taken by individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic beverages a day, so it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist. This drug should not be used by certain patients, such as those who are allergic to salicylates, have peptic ulcer disease, aspirin-induced asthma, hemophilia, severe liver or kidney impairment, severe heart failure, a tendency to bleed, patients on high doses of methotrexate, or pregnant women in the third trimester. Patients with kidney or cardiovascular issues, or a history of liver disease, bronchial asthma, children, elderly patients, and patients taking anticoagulants should use this drug very cautiously, and those with specific genetic disorders at risk of hemolysis should also take caution. This drug can induce various adverse reactions such as hypersensitivity, skin rash, gastrointestinal bleeding, renal impairment, liver dysfunction, and psychological-neurological symptoms, so if symptoms appear, stop taking it immediately and seek medical attention. In children under 14 years with chickenpox or influenza, this drug may rarely cause severe Reye's syndrome, so it should only be used with caution when absolutely necessary, and the patient’s condition should be closely monitored after administration. This drug can interact with various other medications, so it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist when taking it with anticoagulants, diabetes medications, some NSAIDs, or lithium preparations. In early and mid-pregnancy, it should only be used at the minimum dosage for a short period when necessary, and should absolutely not be taken in late pregnancy as it can have serious effects on both the fetus and the mother. It is advisable for breastfeeding women to avoid this medication as it can be passed into breast milk. Elderly patients are at a higher risk of adverse effects from this drug, so they should start with a small dose and take it cautiously. Preparations with enteric coatings should be handled carefully to avoid damaging the coating, and should not be taken with specific alkaline preparations. This drug should be kept in a safe place out of the reach of children, and should not be transferred to another container to maintain the quality of the medication.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, shock and anaphylactic-like symptoms, asthma attacks, severe allergic reactions
• Severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, oral/ocular mucosal pain, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell syndrome, exfoliative dermatitis, DRESS syndrome, severe skin adverse reactions
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever
• Effects on skin or eyes

Mild side effects

• Redness
• itching
• nasal congestion
• rash
• swelling
• symptoms of rhinitis
• conjunctivitis
• dizziness
• headache
• excitability

Drug interactions

This drug may increase the risk of bleeding or decrease kidney function when used in combination with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and salicylates. Do not use with doses of methotrexate greater than 15 milligrams for one week. It may interact with anticoagulants, ibuprofen, naproxen, and some other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, thrombolytics, other platelet aggregation inhibitors, hemostatics, diabetes medications, uricosuric agents, and thiazide diuretics.

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. The ideal storage temperature is in a cool place between 1 to 25 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round enteric-coated film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle