Ascard 75mg Tablets

Ascard 75mg Tablets, made by Atco Laboratories Ltd, is an antiplatelet and pain-relieving medicine. Its active ingredient is Aspirin 75mg, and it is used for prevention of heart attack and stroke (low dose), pain, fever and inflammation (higher dose). Pack size: 30 tablets.

Uses of Ascard 75mg Tablets

Low-dose Ascard 75mg Tablets (75 to 150mg) is used every day, on a doctor’s advice, to help prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with heart disease, after stents or bypass surgery, or after a stroke. Higher-strength tablets are used for pain, fever and inflammation in adults.

How Ascard 75mg Tablets works

Aspirin blocks the COX enzymes. At low doses this mainly stops platelets from sticking together, which reduces the risk of clots; at higher doses it also reduces the prostaglandins that cause pain, fever and swelling.

Possible side effects

Common side effects of Ascard 75mg Tablets include:

• Indigestion or stomach irritation
• Nausea
• Easy bruising or minor bleeding

Get medical help if you have black or bloody stools, vomit blood, have wheezing or swelling of the face, or notice unusual bleeding.

Precautions and warnings

• Do not give aspirin to children under 16 unless a doctor prescribes it, because of the risk of Reye’s syndrome.
• If you take low-dose aspirin for your heart, do not stop it without speaking to your doctor.
• Tell your doctor if you have a stomach ulcer, bleeding disorder, asthma, gout, or kidney or liver disease, or take blood thinners.
• Avoid it in the last three months of pregnancy unless your doctor prescribes it.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.