Caprin

What is it?

An anti-platelet, NSAID salicylate containing 75g of aspirin in each pink, enteric-coated tablet, marked with strength.

Medical Uses

Secondary prevention of clotting in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease and after surgery, rheumatic and other inflammatory disorders.

Dosage

Adults, prevention of clotting: 1 to 2 tablets each day; rheumatic/inflammatory disorders: 3 tablets to be taken before meals 3 to 4 times each day.

Special Care

Elderly, pregnancy (avoid if near to term), history of allergy to aspirin or NSAIDs, history of bronchospasm, high blood pressure, heart failure, acid indigestion, liver or kidney disease. If treatment is prolonged, liver and kidney function must be monitored.

Avoid Use

Children under 12 years (risk of Reye's syndrome) except in special circumstances (eg Still's disease), when treatment must be closely supervised and monitored. Breast- feeding, digestive ulcers or bleeding or lesions.

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Hypoglycaemic drugs (especially sulphonylureas), coumarin anticoagulants, anticonvulsants, methotrexate, enteric-coated antacids, corticosteroids, spironolactone, some other anti-inflammatory drugs.

Known Side Effects

Gastrointestinal upset, bronchospasm and allergic reactions.

Manufacturer

Sinclair.