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Aspirin tablets for use within antenatal and maternity services
9 February 2022A PGD template, developed by SPS and NHSEI and reviewed by the RCOG, for the supply of aspirin tablets for individuals at high risk of pre-eclampsia
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1 July 2021A range of antiplatelets are suitable for use in adults with swallowing difficulties.
Can nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs be used in adult patients with asthma?
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Medicine Compliance Aid Stability
NuSeals AspirinAlliance Pharmaceuticals
Alliance Pharmaceuticals
NuSeals Aspirin
Tablets e/c 75mg, 300mg
A3 · Amber 3No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Airtight container
Store in airtight containers.
25 October 2022
genericNon-proprietary
Non-proprietary
generic
Tablets 300mg
A3 · Amber 3No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Protect from moisture
Drug hydrolyses in moist air and the rate of hydrolysis is increased by heat. Maximum 8 days in compliance aid.
25 October 2022
genericNon-proprietary
Non-proprietary
generic
Tablets dispersible 75mg, 300mg
A3 · Amber 3No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Protect from moisture
Drug hydrolyses in moist air and the rate of hydrolysis is increased by heat. Maximum 8 days in MCA.
25 October 2022
Lactation Safety Information
Low dose as antiplatelet agent
Low dose as antiplatelet agent
Clopidogrel, Dipyridamole
Low doses (75-150mg daily) considered low risk.
Very limited published evidence for use of low-dose aspirin during breastfeeding with no adverse effects reported.
Do not use if the infant has a viral infection or fever. There is a theoretical risk of an association with Reye’s syndrome, even at low doses especially in children with a viral infection or fever.
Used in full-term neonates from birth.
Monitor infant for signs of bruising or bleeding, which may be prolonged.
8 October 2021
For pain
For pain
Paracetamol, Ibuprofen
Use only if other simple analgesics, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, are not suitable.
Three separate case reports of adverse effects in breastfed infants; metabolic acidosis following high-dose, maternal use, thrombocytopenic purpura (dose and treatment length not specified) and hemolysis in infant with G6PD deficiency.
Monitor infant for signs of bruising or bleeding, which may be prolonged
Do not use if the infant has a viral infection or fever. There is a theoretical risk of an association with Reye’s syndrome, even at low doses especially in children with a viral infection or fever.
12 July 2021