Aspirin 300mg Dispersible Tablets — Pain Relief

Description

Numark Aspirin 300mg Dispersible is an over-the-counter soluble painkiller containing 300mg of aspirin per tablet, dissolved in water and used for the relief of mild to moderate pain and to reduce fever, sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).

Key facts

Active ingredient	Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) 300mg per tablet
Drug class	Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), analgesic dose
Format	Dispersible tablet, dissolved in water before drinking
Relieves	Headache, migraine, toothache, period pain, muscular and rheumatic pain, and the aches of colds and flu; reduces fever
Age	Adults and children aged 16 and over
Maximum daily dose	Up to 4g (around 13 tablets) in 24 hours — see leaflet
Legal class	over-the-counter
Sold by	Ways Pharmacy, UK (GPhC-registered)

Who it is for

Adults and people aged 16 and over with everyday pain such as headache, toothache or period pain
People who prefer a soluble tablet dissolved in water rather than swallowing a tablet whole
People with a fever or the aches of a cold or flu

Not suitable for: children and teenagers under 16, because of the rare risk of Reye's syndrome; anyone allergic to aspirin or other NSAIDs; anyone with a current or past stomach ulcer or bleeding problem; and anyone in the last three months of pregnancy. Speak to your pharmacist or doctor first if you have asthma, high blood pressure, kidney or liver problems, gout, or take blood-thinning medicines. This is the 300mg pain-relief dose, which is different from the separate 75mg low-dose aspirin used for the heart.

How to use

Read the patient information leaflet inside the pack before you start.
Adults and children aged 16 and over: dissolve 1 to 3 tablets in a glass of water and drink.
Repeat every 4 to 6 hours if needed, leaving at least 4 hours between doses.
Do not take more than the maximum daily dose stated in the leaflet (up to 4g of aspirin in 24 hours).
Take with or after food to reduce stomach irritation. If symptoms last more than 3 days or get worse, speak to your pharmacist or doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Can children take aspirin 300mg?

No. Aspirin must not be given to anyone under 16 unless a doctor prescribes it, because of a rare but serious condition called Reye's syndrome. For children, use paracetamol or ibuprofen instead.

Is this the same as the 75mg heart aspirin?

No. This is the 300mg analgesic dose used for everyday pain and fever. Low-dose 75mg aspirin is a separate product used to help prevent blood clots in people advised by their doctor. Do not swap one for the other.

Should I take aspirin with food?

Yes, take it with or after food. Aspirin can irritate the stomach, and taking it with food reduces the chance of stomach upset or, more rarely, bleeding.

Can I take aspirin with ibuprofen or paracetamol?

Aspirin can be taken with paracetamol, but it should not be taken with ibuprofen or other NSAIDs because that increases the risk of stomach irritation and bleeding. If you are unsure, ask your pharmacist.

Safety & storage

Not for children or teenagers under 16 because of the risk of Reye's syndrome.
Take with or after food. Stop and seek urgent help if you have black stools, vomit blood, or have a severe allergic reaction.
Avoid in the last three months of pregnancy. Ask your pharmacist before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not take with other NSAIDs or with blood-thinning medicines unless your doctor has advised it.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius in a dry place, and keep out of the sight and reach of children.

References

This page provides factual information about an over-the-counter medicine. Always read the patient information leaflet before use. If symptoms persist or you are unsure whether this product is right for you, speak to a pharmacist. Suspected side effects can be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.