Sprin 75mg Tablet (10'S)

Manufacturer: Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Salt Composition : Aspirin(75mg)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

Sprin 75mg Tablet is usually best taken with food otherwise it may upset your stomach. The dose that is right for you depends on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as recommended by your doctor.


The most common side effects of this medicine are heartburn or upset stomach, nausea, and vomiting. These are not usually serious but if you are worried, ask your doctor about ways of reducing or preventing them. This medicine may sometimes cause you to bleed more easily (for example you may get nosebleeds or bruises).


Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have ever had a prolonged problem when your blood did not clot properly or if you have had an ulcer or bleeding in your stomach or intestine. To make sure this medicine is safe for you, also tell your doctor if you have trouble with your liver or kidneys, have high blood pressure, or asthma. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.


Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. It is usually not recommended in later stages of pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Heavy drinking can increase your risk of stomach bleeding.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Sprin 75mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-platelet action. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together which decreases the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.

Pharmacokinets

Aspirin is rapidly absorbed in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract and results in a measurable inhibition of platelet function within 60 minutes.


Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Sprin

Heartburn

Increased bleeding tendency

Nausea

Upset stomach

Vomiting

Contra Indications

People who are allergic to ibuprofen should not take aspirin as there is cross-reactivity. Patients who have asthma should be cautious if they have asthma or known bronchospasm associated with NSAIDs. Aspirin increases the risk of GI bleeding in patients who already suffer from peptic ulcer disease or gastritis.


Pregnancy Related Information

Sprin 75mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Sprin 75mg Tablet.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Sprin 75mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.


Indications

Aspirin is indicated for temporary relief of headache, pain and fever of colds, minor pain of arthritis, muscle pain, menstrual pain, and toothache.


Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: ASPIRIN is shown to interact with various drugs. Some of them includes blood thinners (warfarin, heparin, phenindione, clopidogrel), immune related drugs (cyclosporin, tacrolimus), high blood pressure pills (captopril, metoprolol), heart disease related pills (acetazolamide, digoxin), antidepressant (fluoxetine, sertraline, lithium), pain killers (ketorolac, naproxen, ibuprofen), steroids, gout drug (probenecid), anti-epilepsy drug (valproate, phenytoin), anti-cancer or anti-arthritis drug (methoxtrexate), anti-diabetic pills (glibenclamide), abortion pill (mifepristone), acetazolamide, and osteoporosis related drug (oral alendronate).

Drug-Food Interaction: Taking ASPIRIN along with alcohol, caffeine and herbal supplements like ‘ginkgo biloba’ can affect the working and potentiate the side effect of this medicine.

Drug-Disease Interaction: ASPIRIN should not recommend for people having blood clotting disorder (haemophilia), bleeding disorder, von Willebrand's disease, or telangiectasia, asthma, liver/kidney problem, stomach or intestinal ulcer, severe heart problems which can cause shortness of breath.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

WARFARIN

HEPARIN

PHENINDIONE

CLOPIDOGREL

CYCLOSPORIN

TACROLIMUS

CAPTOPRIL

METOPROLOL

ACETAZOLAMIDE

DIGOXIN

FLUOXETINE

SERTRALINE

LITHIUM

KETOROLAC

NAPROXEN

IBUPROFEN

PROBENECID

VALPROATE

PHENYTOIN

METHOTREXATE

GLIBENCLAMIDE

MIFEPRISTONE

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Sprin 75mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Sprin 75mg Tablet helps prevent future heart attack and clot-related (ischemic) stroke.

It is generally well-tolerated with minimum side effects.

Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.

It may make you bleed more easily. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects, or cutting fingernails or toenails.

Inform your doctor if you notice blood in your vomit or have black/tarry stools.

Stop taking Sprin 75mg Tablet and tell your doctor if you have ringing in your ears, unusual bleeding, or nausea or vomiting that does not go away.

How To Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sprin 75mg Tablet is to be taken with food.


FAQs

Q. How long should I take Sprin 75mg Tablet for?

You should be taking Sprin 75mg Tablet for the rest of your life unless stopped by your doctor.

Q. When will I feel better after taking Sprin 75mg Tablet?

Sprin 75mg Tablet is known to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. You may not feel any difference after taking Sprin 75mg Tablet. Keep taking it as prescribed by your doctor, you will be getting the benefits.

Q. How long does Sprin 75mg Tablet takes to clear from the body?

It takes around 10 days for Sprin 75mg Tablet to get cleared from the body after completely stopping this medicine.

Q. Why is Sprin 75mg Tablet given in pregnancy?

Sprin 75mg Tablet is generally not recommended in pregnancy unless you have certain medical conditions like pre-eclampsia or other clotting disorders.