Disprin Extra Strength 300 / 500mg Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 20 October 1980
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Relief of mild to moderate pain and fever.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 1-3 tablets every 4 hours, max 12/day. Children 16+: 1-2 tablets, max 10/day.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in first and third trimesters of pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Enhances anticoagulants
- Diminishes anti-gout medications
- May mask respiratory symptoms of overdose
Contraindications
- Peptic ulcers
- Haemophilia
- Hypersensitivity to aspirin
- Severe renal impairment
- Oral anticoagulant therapy
- Children under 16 years
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Gastric irritation
- Dyspepsia
- Haematemesis
- Melaena
Counselling Points
- Take with food to minimize gastric irritation.
- Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
- Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Serious warnings
- Do not use continuously for more than 10 days without consulting a doctor.
- Risk of Reye's syndrome in children.
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