Aspetax Protect Adipharm contains acetylsalicylic acid, which in low doses belongs to a group of medicines called antithrombotic agents (preventing blood clots). Platelets are small blood cells that cause clotting of the blood and participate in the formation of blood clots. When an artery forms a blood clot (thrombus), it stops the blood supply and stops the oxygen supply. When this happens in the heart, it can cause a heart attack or angina pectoris (chest pain); in the brain this thrombus can cause stroke.

    Aspеtax Protect Adipharm is taken to reduce the risk of blood clots formation and thereby prevent:

-    heart attacks 

-    strokes 

-    cardiovascular problems in patients suffering from stable or unstable angina (a type of chest pain) 

Aspetax Protect Adipharm is also used to prevent the formation of blood clots after some types of cardiac surgery to enlarge or unblock blood vessels.

This medicinal product is not recommended for use in emergency situations. It can only be used as a prophylactic treatment.

    Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

    The recommended dose is:

    Adults

    For heart attack prophylaxis:

75 - 160 mg once daily.

    For stroke prevention:

75 - 325 mg once daily.

For prevention of cardiovascular disorders in patients suffering from stable or unstable angina pectoris (type of chest pain):

75 - 160 mg once daily.

To prevent the formation of blood clots after some cardiac surgery:

75 – 160 mg once daily.

    Elderly

As with adults. In general, acetylsalicylic acid should be used with caution in elderly patients who are more susceptible to side effects. Treatment should be reviewed regularly.

    Use in children and adolescents

Acetylsalicylic acid should not be taken by children and adolescents under 16 years of age unless prescribed by a doctor (see section "Warnings and Precautions").

    Mode of administration 

    Oral use

    The tablets should be swallowed whole with enough liquid (1/2 cup of water). The tablets have a gastro-resistant coating that prevents stomach irritation and should not be crushed, broken or chewed.