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Acetylsalicylic acid, the drug substance of Aspirin-C must - Gastrointestinal bleeding which in very rare cases - not be taken during the last trimester of pregnancy due can lead to iron deficiency anaemia. If you pass black to an increased risk of complications for mother and baby stools or vomit blood (signs of serious bleeding in the Instructions for use: information for users - in patients suffering from severe glucose-6- before and during the birth. stomach), you must inform your doctor immediately. Aspirin®-C phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency; acetylsalicylic This medicine belongs to a group of drugs (non-steroidal - Gastrointestinal ulcers which in very rare cases can Effervescent tablet with 400 mg acetylsalicylic acid and acid may induce hemolysis or hemolytic anemia. antiphlogistics) which could impair woman’s fertility. lead to perforation. 240 mg ascorbic acid Factors that may increase the risk of hemolysis are e.g. high dosage, fever or acute infections; This effect is reversible following discontinuation of the - Hypersensitivity reactions of the respiratory system, medication. gastrointestinal tract and of the cardiovascular system, Please read the entire patient information leaflet - if you have renal calculi (calcium oxalate urolithiasis); The drug substance acetylsalicylic acid and its derivatives particular in asthmatics. carefully as it contains important information on - if you suffer from an iron storage disease will pass in little amounts into the milk. It is not necessary The following symptoms may occur: a drop in blood using the medicine. (thalassaemia, haemochromatosis). to interrupt breast-feeding for short-term use at the pressure, attacks of difficult breathing, rhinitis, nasal This medicine is available on a non-prescription basis. To What other precautions must be taken? recommended dosage because there are no known effects congestion, allergic shock, swelling of the face, tongue achieve the best possible therapeutic results, you must Long-term consumption of analgesics can cause on the baby. and larynx (angioedema). nonetheless use Aspirin-C as directed. headaches which, if treated with more analgesics, can in However, in case of long-term or high-dose usage, the - Hypersensitivity reactions such severe skin reactions - Keep the patient information leaßet – you may wish turn lead to perpetuation of the headache. infant should be weaned. (up to severe feverish skin rash with mucosa to read it again later. Habitual use of analgesics can lead to permanent Driving and operating machinery involvement [erythema exsudativum multiforme]). - If you have any further questions or need advice, kidney damage with the risk of kidney failure (analgesic No special precautions are necessary. - Gastrointestinal inßammation. please consult your pharmacist. nephropathy). The risk is particularly great when several Important warning about certain ingredients of Very rare: - If your condition worsens or has not improved within different analgesics are taken concomitantly. Aspirin-C Increased liver values. 4 days, you must consult a doctor. At low doses acetylsalicylic acid reduces the excretion of One effervescent tablet contains 20.3 mmol (466.4 mg) Frequency not known: - If any of the mentioned side effects affects you uric acid. This may cause a gout attack in predisposed sodium. If you have to follow a low-salt diet, you should - Hemolysis and hemolytic anemia in patients with seriously or if you notice any side effects that are not patients. take this into account. severe forms of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase listed in this patient information leaßet, inform your Adolescent (G6PD) deficiency have been reported. doctor or pharmacist. Aspirin-C should not be taken by adolescents with feverish 3. HOW SHOULD ASPIRIN-C BE TAKEN? - Renal impairment and acute renal failure. illnesses unless they have been instructed to do so by Always take Aspirin-C exactly as directed in the patient This leaßet contains: - Bleeding, e.g. nosebleeds, bleeding gums, skin bleeding a doctor and other therapeutic measures have failed. information leaßet. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist if 1. What is Aspirin-C and what is it used for? or urogenital bleedings, possibly with prolongation Prolonged vomiting in conjunction with such illnesses you are unsure how to take this medicine. 2. What should you be aware of before taking Aspirin-C? of the bleeding time. This effect can persist for 4 to 8 could be a sign of Reye’s syndrome, a very rare but life- Dosage 3. How should Aspirin-C be taken? days after use. threatening disease which requires immediate medical Unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor, the usual dose 4. What side effects may occur? - Headache, dizziness, impaired hearing ability; tinnitus attention. is: 5. How should Aspirin-C be stored? Interactions with other drugs and mental confusion can be signs of an overdose. 6. Further information Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking/ Age Single dose Total daily dose If you experience any of the above-mentioned side effects, 1. WHAT IS ASPIRIN-C AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR? using other medicines or have taken/used other medicines do not take any more Aspirin-C. recently, even if they are non-prescription medicines. Notify your doctor so that he can determine the severity Aspirin-C has analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inßammatory Adolescents* 1-2 effervescent 3-6 effervescent The effects of the medicines or groups of substances below of the side effect(s) and decide on any necessary further properties (nonsteroidal anti-inßammatory /analgesic). and adults tablets tablets action. Aspirin-C is indicated for: may be affected by concomitant treatment with Aspirin-C. Enhanced effects ranging up to an increased risk of side Inform your doctor or pharmacist if any of the mentioned - Mild to moderate pain such as headache, dental pain, * Please note the instructions for adolescent (see section 2 side effects affects you seriously or if you notice any side period pain, painful symptoms associated with colds effects: “adolescent”). - Anticoagulants (e.g. coumarin, heparin) and effects that are not listed in this patient information (e.g. headache, sore throat, aching limbs) Mode of administration leaßet. - Fever thrombolytic medicines: acetylsalicylic acid Dissolve the effervescent tablets completely in a glass of Please note the instructions for adolescent (see section 2 can increase the risk of bleeding if taken before water and drink the entire content of the glass immediately. 5. HOW SHOULD ASPIRIN-C BE STORED? “adolescent”). thrombolytic treatment. You must therefore pay You should not take Aspirin-C on an empty stomach. Keep medicines out of the reach of children. attention to signs of external or internal bleeding (e.g. Duration of administration The expiry date of this product is printed on the 2. WHAT SHOULD YOU BE AWARE OF BEFORE bruising) if you are undergoing such treatment; TAKING ASPIRIN-C? The single dose can be taken at intervals of 4 to 8 hours if effervescent tablet strip and the cardboard box. Do not use - Drugs that inhibit the clotting of blood platelets necessary, up to a maximum of 3 doses a day. the product after this date. Aspirin-C must not be used: (platelet aggregation inhibitors), e.g. Ticlopidine, The maximum daily dose must not be exceeded. Storage condition: Do not store above 25°C! - if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to acetylsalicylic Clopidogrel: increased risk for bleedings; Do not take Aspirin-C for longer than 4 days without 6. FURTHER INFORMATION acid, other salicylates, ascorbic acid or any of the - Other drugs against pain or inflammation consulting your doctor or dentist. What contains Aspirin-C? other ingredients of Aspirin-C; (nonsteroidal analgesics / anti-inßammatory drugs) What should you do if you take too much Aspirin-C? The active ingredients are: acetylsalicylic acid and ascorbic - if you have a history of reacting hypersensitively to at doses of 7 effervescent tablets Aspirin-C per day Tinnitus, feeling of impaired hearing, sweating, nausea, acid. special drugs against pain, fever or inßammation and more: increased risk of gastrointestinal ulcers vomiting, headache and vertigo, particularly in elderly 1 Effervescent tablet contains: 400 mg acetylsalicylic acid (salicylates or other nonsteroidal anti-inßammatory and bleedings; patients, may indicate serious poisoning. (Ph-Eur.) and 240 mg ascorbic acid (Ph-Eur). drugs) with asthma attacks or the like; - Drug products containing cortisone or cortisone-like Please notify your doctor if you suspect an overdose of The excipients are: sodium dihydrogen citrate, sodium - if you have acute gastric or duodenal ulcers; substances (with the exception of products that are Aspirin-C. He will decide on the necessary measures to be hydrogen carbonate, citric acid, sodium carbonate - if you have a pathologically increased tendency to applied topically or cortisone replacement therapy for taken depending on the severity. bleed; Addison’s disease): increased risk of gastrointestinal (anhydrous). - if you have liver or kidney failure; side effects; 4. WHAT SIDE EFFECTS MAY OCCUR? Dosage form and content: - if you have severe, non-stabilized heart failure - Alcohol: elevated risk of gastrointestinal ulcers and Like all medicines, Aspirin-C can have side effects, which Aspirin-C is a white effervescent tablets with one-side (cardiac insufficiency); -bleeding; must not occur in all patients. Bayer-cross-embossing. - if you are concurrently taking 15 mg or more - Digoxin (a drug to strengthen