Thrombo Ass 50mg, 100 gastro-resistant tablets, Lannacher

Indications:
Thrombo ASS contains the active substance acetylsalicylic acid, which acts against platelet aggregation at relatively low doses and thus reduces the formation of blood clots. By administering it in the form of gastro-resistant tablets, the side effects of acetylsalicylic acid on the stomach are reduced.
Thrombo ASS is indicated in:
- reducing the risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack) in patients with angina pectoris (severe chest pain),
- reducing the risk of occlusions (blockages) of the coronary vessels (heart vessels) after myocardial infarction,
- prevention of coronary artery thrombosis (clot formation) after vascular surgery, for example coronary bypass (surgical operation to dilate the coronary arteries),
- preventing the recurrence of transient ischemic attacks and cerebral infarction (occurring when oxygenation of a portion of the brain is totally or partially interrupted by a blood clot),
- prevention of cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes mellitus at high cardiovascular risk (events affecting the heart or vascular system) such as angina pectoris (chest pain) or myocardial infarction.

Composition:
The active substance is acetylsalicylic acid. One gastro-resistant tablet contains acetylsalicylic acid 50 mg. The other ingredients are: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal anhydrous silica, potato starch, talc, triacetin, methacrylic acid: ethyl acrylate copolymer (1:1) dispersion 30%.

Method of administration.
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
For individual dose adjustment, the following concentrations of Thrombo ASS are available: 50 mg, 75 mg and 100 mg.
The recommended dose is:
Adults
- to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction in patients with angina pectoris: 75-150 mg of acetylsalicylic acid per day.
- to reduce the risk of occlusions of the coronary vessels (heart vessels) after myocardial infarction: 75-150 mg of acetylsalicylic acid per day.
- for the prevention of coronary artery thrombosis after vascular surgery, for example coronary bypass: 75-150 mg of acetylsalicylic acid per day
- to prevent the recurrence of transient ischemic attacks and cerebral infarction: 50-300 mg of acetylsalicylic acid per day
- for the prevention of cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes mellitus at high cardiovascular risk: 100 mg of acetylsalicylic acid per day, 75 mg of acetylsalicylic acid per day in special cases.
The gastro-resistant tablets should be swallowed whole, with a sufficient amount of liquid, during or after meals, at approximately the same time of day. Do not chew or divide the Thrombo ASS gastro-resistant tablets as this may destroy the protective coating of the tablet that protects the gastric mucosa.

Precautions.
Acetylsalicylic acid can cause Reye's syndrome when given to children. Reye's syndrome is a very rare disease that affects the brain and liver, and can be life-threatening. For this reason, Thrombo ASS should not be given to children under 16 years of age, unless recommended by a doctor.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Thrombo ASS:
- if you are allergic to other painkillers (pain relievers), anti-inflammatories or medicines used to treat rheumatism.
- if you have had high blood pressure or a heart condition (heart failure).
- if you have ever had gout.
- if you have heavy menstrual cycles.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility:
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Do not use Thrombo ASS if you are in the last trimester of pregnancy. In the first two trimesters of pregnancy, take Thrombo ASS only if your doctor tells you to. During breast-feeding, take Thrombo ASS only if your doctor tells you to. Thrombo ASS may affect fertility in women by affecting ovulation.

Driving and using machines:
No effects on the ability to drive or use machines are expected.

Presentation:
100 gastro-resistant tablets

Warning:
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you. Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.