ASS 100 Hexal tablets, 100 pcs

Areas of application

ASS 100 mg HEXAL tablets are used for the prevention and treatment of various cardiovascular diseases.This includes standard therapy for acute heart attacks and the prevention of another heart attack.The drug is also used for unstable angina pectoris, after vascular surgery and to prevent temporary cerebral circulatory disorders and cerebral infarctions.The active ingredient acetylsalicylic acid inhibits the clumping of blood platelets and thereby improves the flow properties of the blood.

Mode of action

Acetylsalicylic acid acts as an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase.This irreversibly inhibits platelet aggregation, which improves the flow properties of the blood and prevents vascular occlusions.This property makes ASS 100 mg HEXAL particularly effective in preventing cardiovascular diseases.

Active ingredients and ingredients

Each tablet ASS 100 mg HEXAL contains 100 mg acetylsalicylic acid as active ingredient.The other ingredients are corn starch, stearic acid, highly disperse silicon dioxide and microcrystalline cellulose.

Dosage and intake

ASS 100 mg HEXAL should be taken regularly after meals, drinking a large glass of water.Taking it on an empty stomach should be avoided to avoid stomach upset.The dosage is determined by the doctor depending on the clinical picture.To treat an acute heart attack, the first tablet should be bitten.The medication is intended for long-term use.

Side effects

Common side effects include gastrointestinal complaints such as heartburn, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea.Occasionally, stomach or intestinal bleeding and skin reactions may occur.For detailed information you should consult the package insert.

Contraindications

ASS 100 mg HEXAL should not be used in cases of known hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients, acute stomach and intestinal ulcers, pathologically increased bleeding tendency, liver and kidney failure, severe, uncontrolled heart muscle weakness as well as allergic reactions and asthma attacks when taking salicylates or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.Particular caution is required in the case of existing allergies, asthma, hay fever, swelling of the nasal mucosa, chronic respiratory diseases, simultaneous therapy with anticoagulants, stomach or intestinal ulcers or stomach or intestinal bleeding in the past, oxalate urolithiasis, iron storage diseases, impaired liver and kidney function, patients with cerebral hemorrhages and patients with gout.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, ASS 100 mg HEXAL should only be taken after consultation with a doctor or pharmacist.Acetylsalicylic acid should not be taken in the first six months of pregnancy.It is not allowed to be taken in the last three months as it can prolong the pregnancy and inhibit labor.An increased tendency to bleeding has been observed in mother and child.Taking ASS shortly before birth can cause cerebral hemorrhage, especially in premature babies.Acetylsalicylic acid passes into breast milk in small amounts.With short-term use of the recommended dose, interruption of breastfeeding is usually not necessary.If you use it for a long time or take larger quantities, you should stop breastfeeding.

Notes

ASS 100 mg HEXAL is not suitable for the treatment of pain conditions.Do not take the medication on an empty stomach and avoid taking it with alcohol.No prescription is required for this product.