Product Use
For the relief of mild to moderate pain in headaches including tension headaches, migraine headaches, toothache, neuralgia, period pains, rheumatic pain, lumbago and sciatica. To relieve the symptoms of influenza, feverishness, feverish colds and ease sore throats. Tablets disperse on the tongue without water.
Instructions
16 years and over: 1-3 tablets to a maximum of 13 tablets in 24 hours. The dose may be repeated after 4 hours but the maximum dose in 24 hours must not be exceeded. Under 16 years: not to be given unless specifically indicated (e.g. Kawasaki’s disease).
Cautions
There is a possible association between aspirin and Reye’s syndrome when given to children. Reye’s syndrome is a very rare disease, which can be fatal. For this reason aspirin should not be given to children aged under 16 years, unless on the advice of a doctor.
Do not take Disprin if
• you suffer from haemophilia
• you have or have had a stomach ulcer
•you are under 16 (unless advised by your doctor).
Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Disprin if
•you are allergic to aspirin or any of the other ingredients (see section 6)
•you suffer from asthma.
The effect of treatment may be influenced if Disprin is taken together with medicines such as:
•anticoagulants (which thin the blood)
•uricosurics (which promote the elimination of uric acid, e.g, medicines for gout)
•medicine for high blood pressure
•medicine for organ rejection after transplantation
•medicine for cancer or rheumatoid arthritis.
•ibuprofen (pain killer).
Always speak to a pharmacist or doctor before taking aspirin with another medicine.
Pregnancy and breast feeding: Ask your doctor for advice before taking any medicine.
Do not take Disprin if you are in the last 3 months of your pregnancy or if you are breastfeeding.
Ingredients
Dispersible tablet containing:
Aspirin 300mg
Additional Info