Disprin enteric-coated tablets contain aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) 81 mg, in a pack of 100 tablets. An antiplatelet medicine that reduces the chance of blood clots forming.
Indications
- Use only under a doctor's direction and do not start daily use without consultation.
- Long-term preventive treatment under a doctor's supervision.
- This low dose is not intended to relieve headache, fever or joint pain.
How to Use
- Follow the patient leaflet or the pharmacist's instructions.
- Take daily at the same time as directed by a doctor and swallow without crushing or breaking.
- Do not give to anyone under 18 years except under a doctor's direction.
Do Not Use In The Following Cases
- Taking other aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Allergy to aspirin, salicylates or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- A current or previous ulcer, or a tendency to bleed.
- Active or severe liver or kidney disease, and congestive heart failure.
- The last three months of pregnancy.
Warnings & Precautions
- May cause severe stomach bleeding. Signs include fainting, vomiting blood or black stools.
- Consult a doctor with asthma or high blood pressure or if aged 60 years or over.
- Do not use ibuprofen or naproxen with it without consultation, as they may weaken its preventive effect.
- Do not give to anyone under 18 years with chickenpox or flu symptoms before consulting a doctor because of the risk of Reye's syndrome.
- During the first six months of pregnancy or breastfeeding: consult a doctor first.
Common Side Effects
- Contact a doctor for nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or easy bruising.
- Stop and seek medical help immediately for vomiting blood, black stools, facial swelling or breathing difficulty.
Storage
Store at no more than 30°C. Keep out of reach of children.
Registration Information
Registered with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority under number 0706222152 and available without a prescription. The registering company is RIYADH PHARMA, Saudi Arabia.
The information above is educational and does not replace reading the patient leaflet or consulting a pharmacist or doctor.