ASA EG 100 mg | 100 tablets

ASA EG contains acetylsalicylic acid, which in low doses belongs to a group of drugs called antiplatelet drugs. ASA EG 100 mg is used to reduce the risk of blood clots forming, thereby preventing further heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular problems in patients suffering from stable or unstable angina (a type of chest pain). ASA EG is also used to prevent the formation of blood clots in patients who have undergone certain types of heart surgery to widen or unblock blood vessels. This drug is not recommended in emergency cases. It can only be used as a preventive treatment.

How to use

Always take ASA EG 100 mg exactly as described. The tablets should be taken whole with plenty of water (1/2 glass of water). The tablets have a gastric juice-resistant shell that prevents irritation of the intestines, and therefore should not be crushed, broken or chewed.

Dosage

• For prevention of heart attacks: The usual dose is 100 mg once daily.
• To prevent strokes: The usual dose is 100 mg once daily.
• To prevent cardiovascular problems in patients suffering from stable or unstable angina: The usual dose is 100 mg once daily.
• To prevent the formation of blood clots after certain types of cardiac surgery: The usual dose is 100 mg once daily.

Composition

Each tablet contains 100 mg of acetylsalicylic acid. The other substances in ASA EG are:

• Tablet core: microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, anhydrous colloidal silicon dioxide, stearic acid.
• Film coating: methacrylic acid – ethyl acrylate copolymer (1:1), polysorbate 80, sodium lauryl sulfate, triethyl citrate, talc.

Warnings

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking ASA EG 100 mg, especially if you have problems with your kidneys, liver or heart, or if you have ever had problems with your stomach or small intestine. Inform your doctor if you plan to undergo surgery (even a minor procedure such as pulling a tooth) because acetylsalicylic acid thins the blood and there may be an increased risk of bleeding.

Possible side effects

Like any medicine, ASA EG can have side effects, although not everyone gets them. Side effects can include indigestion, increased tendency to bleed, hives, runny nose, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding in the stomach or intestines, brain hemorrhage, altered blood cell count, nausea and vomiting, cramps in the lower respiratory tract asthma attack, inflammation in the blood vessels, bruising with purple spots (cutaneous hemorrhage), severe skin reactions such as rash known as erythema multiforme and its life-threatening forms Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Lyell’s syndrome, hypersensitivity reactions, such as swelling of vb. lips, face or body, or shock, abnormally heavy or long menstrual periods, tinnitus or impaired hearing, headache, dizziness (vertigo), ulcers in stomach or small intestine and perforation, prolonged bleeding time, impaired kidney function, impaired liver function, high blood uric acid levels are.

Storage instructions

Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Store below 25°C. Do not use after expiration date.

Frequently asked questions about ASA EG

Can I use ASA EG 100 mg if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

Pregnant women should not use acetylsalicylic acid during pregnancy unless advised by their doctor. The use of ASA EG is not recommended if you are in the last 3 months of your pregnancy. You should not use acetylsalicylic acid if you are breastfeeding unless advised by your doctor.

Does ASA EG affect my ability to drive or operate machinery?

ASA EG is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.