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Disprin

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Generic Name: Aspirin
Product Name: Disprin

Indication

Aspirin is used for:

In children Aspirin may be used in:

Action

Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that relieves pain and reduces fever by blocking prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting an enzyme known as cyclo-oxygenase.

Dose advice

Adults:

  • 300-900 mg every 4-6 hours as required

Children

  • Rheumatic fever and juvenile chronic arthritis: The initial dose is 15- 20 mg/kg every 6 hours. Maintenance dosing is 20 mg/kg every 4-6 hours
  • Kawasaki Disease: The initial dose is 10 mg/kg every 8 hours until the fever settles. Maintenance dosing is 3-5 mg/kg once a day.

Schedule

Schedule 2


Common side effects

Uncommon side effects

For further information talk to your doctor.


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Dates

Posted On: 22 July, 2003
Modified On: 10 April, 2008

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