The ingredient that makes Disprin Extra Strength work (the active ingredient) is Aspirin. Aspirin belongs to a group of medicines known as non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works to relieve pain and inflammation.
Disprin Extra Strength can be used to
- relieve mild to moderate pain (such as headache, toothache and nerve pain)
- reduce temperature and inflammation, such as lower back pain.
Directions for use:
For oral use.
Oral administration after dissolution in water.
Adults and children 16 years and over:
One tablet. This dose may be repeated every 3-4 hours, if needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Elderly:
Use with care as elderly patients are more prone to side effects.
Warning
Do not take Disprin Extra Strength if you:
- are allergic to or have ever had an allergic reaction to aspirin or to other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or to any of the other ingredients (see list below).
- have or have ever had a stomach ulcer perforation or bleeding
- have or have ever had a bleeding disorder
- have severe liver or kidney problems
- are under 16 years of age
- have or have ever had severe heart failure
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking if you:
- are pregnant or breastfeeding
- suffer from asthma
- suffer from liver or kidney problems
- have a history of inflammatory bowel disease (e.g. ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease) have a history of peptic ulcers, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
- are elderly. Elderly people are more likely to experience unwanted effects with NSAIDs, particularly stomach bleeding & perforation which can be fatal
- have systemic lupus erythematosus or mixed tissue connective disease, as there is an increased risk of aseptic meningitis.
- are taking medication or have a history of hypertension and/or heart failure. • have gout
- have a surgical procedure scheduled as treatment should be stopped several days before surgery due to increased bleeding time
- are having thyroid function tests
- are taking other non-sterodial anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs
Ingredients
Each tablet contains 500mg aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) as the active ingredient. Each tablet also contains calcium carbonate, maize starch, citric acid anhydrous, talc (sterilised), sodium laurilsulphate, saccharin, crospovidone and lime flavour 2
Keep all medicines out the sight and reach of children.
Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine
