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Aspirin (Pharmacy Choice) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: aspirin

Pack: Aspirin (Pharmacy Choice) 300 mg dispersible tablet, 24, strip pack

Brand name

(ARTG)

: PHARMACY CHOICE DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN 300mg tablet strip pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For the temporary relief from pain associated with headaches and migraine headaches, rheumatic and arthritic pain, fibrositis, neuralgia, toothache, cold and flu sysmptoms, sore throats and period pain. Relieves inflammation associated with back and muscular pain, strains and sprains. Reduces fever.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, uncoated
  • Oral
  • White uncoated circular biconvex tablets, wth deep score on one side and plain on other side

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is Not Scheduled.

  • 24 pack

Over 65 ?

(AHT)

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient aspirin

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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