Disprin
Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) · 300 mg · tablet
Disprin details
- Active ingredient
- Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
- Strength
- 300 mg
- Form
- tablet
- Drug class
- NSAID / antiplatelet
- Manufacturer
- Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan
- Registered in
- Pakistan
How does Disprin work?
Makes platelets less sticky so they are slower to clump together, reducing the chance of a clot forming in an artery and causing a heart attack or stroke.
How to take Disprin
Take at the same time daily, usually with food. Do not stop without medical advice — stopping abruptly raises clot risk.
Always follow the dose printed on your pack or given by your prescriber — it can differ from the general guidance above.
Common side effects
- • Easy bruising
- • Nosebleeds or bleeding gums
- • Indigestion
Seek medical advice
- • Black or tarry stools, or vomiting blood
- • Bleeding that will not stop
- • Sudden severe headache or weakness
Who should be careful with Disprin?
- •Active stomach ulcer
- •Upcoming surgery or dental work — tell the clinician
- •Bleeding disorders
Disprin interactions
- •Other blood thinners such as warfarin
- •NSAIDs — additive bleeding risk
- •Some proton pump inhibitors reduce clopidogrel's effect
This is not a complete list. Tell your pharmacist about every medicine and supplement you take.
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Frequently asked questions about Disprin
What is Disprin used for?
Disprin contains Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid), a NSAID / antiplatelet. Check the package insert for the approved indications in Pakistan.
How does Disprin work?
Makes platelets less sticky so they are slower to clump together, reducing the chance of a clot forming in an artery and causing a heart attack or stroke.
How should I take Disprin?
Take at the same time daily, usually with food. Do not stop without medical advice — stopping abruptly raises clot risk. Always follow the dose on your pack or from your prescriber.
What are the side effects of Disprin?
Common: Easy bruising, Nosebleeds or bleeding gums, Indigestion. Seek medical advice for: Black or tarry stools, or vomiting blood; Bleeding that will not stop; Sudden severe headache or weakness.
Is Disprin available over the counter in Pakistan?
Disprin is generally available without a prescription in Pakistan, but a pharmacist can advise whether it suits you.
What are the alternatives to Disprin?
Other brands containing the same active ingredient in Pakistan include Loprin, Ascard. They are not always interchangeable — check with a pharmacist.
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