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Boots Aspirin 75 mg Dispersible Tablets
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Aspirin may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
How to take it
THE TABLETS Do not take these tablets without discussing it with your doctor first. Dosage in adults, the elderly and children over the age of 16 years: The usual dosage is 1 to 2 tablets dissolved in water, once a day. In some people a higher dose of up to 4 tablets a day may be prescribed. Do not take this many tablets unless told to by your doctor. When taking this medicine, it is important to remember the following:
- The tablets must be dissolved in a glass of water before taking
- Do not give to children aged under 16 years unless told to by your doctor
- Seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY if you accidentally take too many tablets
- If you miss a dose, do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some. If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the tablets See a doctor at once:
- You are sick and it contains blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds
- Pass blood in your stools or pass black tarry stools
- Stomach problems including pain, indigestion or heartburn
- Allergic reactions such as skin rash, swelling of the face, neck or throat, worsening of asthma, difficulty in breathing
- Bleeding on the brain which may cause a severe headache or stroke These other effects are less serious. If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:
- Feeling sick, being sick, changes to the stomach lining (swelling or ulcers)
- Increased bleeding time when you cut yourself, bleeding under the skin which may look like bruising
- Nose bleeds (if a nose bleed is severe or lasts for a long time, talk to a doctor straight away)
- Hearing problems (e.g. ringing in the ears), feeling dizzy (vertigo), feeling confused Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme, Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. 5. STORING YOUR MEDICINE Keep your medicine in a safe place where children cannot see or reach it. Do not store above 25oC. Store in the original packaging to protect from light and moisture. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the packaging. 6. MORE ABOUT YOUR MEDICINE The active ingredient in these tablets is 75mg aspirin. The inactive ingredients are starch, sodium saccharin, lactose, citric acid, calcium carbonate, talc and sodium lauryl sulphate. The product licence holder and manufacturer is Aspar Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Acrewood Way, St Albans, AL4 0JY, United Kingdom. The distributor is The Boots Company PLC, Nottingham, NG2 3AA. Aspirin 75mg Dispersible Tablets are available in a blister pack of 24, 28, 56 and 100 tablets and they are also available in container packs of 25, 28, 32, 50, 60, 100 or 1000 tablets (Not all pack sizes are marketed). PL 08977/0007
Frequently asked questions about Boots Aspirin 75 mg Dispersible Tablets
How do I take Boots Aspirin 75 mg Dispersible Tablets?
Boots Aspirin 75 mg Dispersible Tablets comes as tablet containing 75mg. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Boots Aspirin 75 mg Dispersible Tablets?
The active substance in Boots Aspirin 75 mg Dispersible Tablets is aspirin.
Are there equivalent medicines to Boots Aspirin 75 mg Dispersible Tablets?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Boots Aspirin 75 mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets (GSL), Boots Aspirin 75 mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets (P), Aspirin 75 mg tablets. In total there are 4 equivalent products. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Boots Aspirin 75 mg Dispersible Tablets, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Boots Aspirin 75 mg Dispersible Tablets without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: aspirin
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Boots Aspirin 75 mg Dispersible Tablets. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.