Aspirin 500mg

Aspirin 500mg in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How to use?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water). You can also mix the medicine with water to make it easier to take.

Duration of use?
You should not use the medicine for longer than 3-4 days without medical advice.

Overdosage?
Overdosing can lead to dizziness, ringing in the ears, visual disturbances and breathing disorders. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

Forgotten to take it?
Continue taking the medicine as normal (i.e. not double the amount) at the next prescribed time.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing for infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

The medicine must be stored away from heat.what are the reasons for not using it?

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Ulcers in the digestive tract, such as
- Increased tendency to bleed
- Kidney failure
- Liver failure

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
- stomach or duodenal complaints that are chronic and recurrent
- bronchial asthma
- Heart disease that is not controlled by medication
- Impaired kidney function
- Impaired liver function
- Tendency to gout attacks

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 12 years of age: The medicine may only be used after consultation with a doctor or under medical supervision.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the medicine should not be used.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with the use of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

- Gastrointestinal complaints, such as
- Heartburn
- nausea
- vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Ulcers in the digestive tract, which can very rarely break through
- Microbleeds (barely visible or noticeable bleeding from tiny vessels), especially in the gastrointestinal tract
- Allergic reactions, especially in asthmatics, such as
- hypersensitivity reactions of the skin
- attacks of breathlessness
- Bleeding, e.g. nosebleeds, bleeding gums, with possibly prolonged bleeding time

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- In case of pain or fever, do not use for longer than specified in the package leaflet without medical advice!
- Prolonged use of painkillers can lead to headaches caused by the painkiller. Talk to your doctor to prevent your headache from becoming chronic.
- The habitual use of painkillers can lead to permanent kidney damage. If several painkillers are combined, or if one painkiller contains several active ingredients, the risk increases.
- In children and adolescents with febrile illnesses, the medicine may only be given on medical advice. Reye's syndrome, a rare but life-threatening condition in which prolonged vomiting occurs, may occur.
- Caution: Patients with nasal polyps, chronic respiratory tract infections, asthma or a tendency to allergic reactions such as hay fever: the medicine may trigger an asthma attack or a severe allergic skin reaction. Therefore, consult your doctor before use.
- Before an operation - including minor procedures such as tooth extraction - stop taking/using the medicine, as the bleeding time may be prolonged.
- Caution if you are allergic to zinc!
- There may be drugs with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medicine you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
- Alcohol consumption should be avoided as far as possible during long-term treatment. Occasional alcohol consumption in small quantities is permitted, but not together with the medication.
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient has an analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effect. It blocks the formation of certain messenger substances in the body, known as prostaglandins. These are significantly involved in the development of pain, fever and inflammation.
Blood clotting is also influenced by acetylsalicylic acid. The substance prevents the blood platelets (thrombocytes) from clumping together and thus improves the fluidity of the blood.

Application

- Mild to moderate pain, e.g. headache, toothache or menstrual pain - fever

Dosage

1 tablet1-6 times daily (max. 6 tablets per day)Adolescents aged 12-15 years with 40-50 kg body weightat intervals of at least 4 hours after a meal1-2 tablets1-6 times daily (max. 6 tablets per day)Adolescents aged 16 years and over and adultsat intervals of at least 4 hours after a meal1 tablet1-4 times daily (max. 4 tablets per day)Adults aged 65 years and overat intervals of at least 4 hours after a mealFor children under 12 years with a body weight of less than 40 kg, the medicine is dosed by your doctor according to body weight. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.Patients with liver or kidney dysfunction: In consultation with your doctor, you may need to reduce the single or total dose or increase the interval between doses.