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Halfprin

Main ingredient: Aspirin

Halfprin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Halfprin is used to ease pain and to reduce fever. In some cases, Halfprin is also given to prevent blood clot.

Halfprin also temporarily relieves the aches and pains associated with arthritis, muscle aches, colds, and flu.

A small daily dose of Aspirin may be taken to decrease recurrence of a heart attack or other heart problems.

HalfprinSide Effects

Common side effects associated with Aspirin include stomach pain or discomfort, stomach ulcers, heartburn, nausea, vomiting and intestinal bleeding.

Rare side effects include abnormal bleeding, insomnia, fatigue, short breath, itching, redness and swelling of the face and rash.

All side effects should be reported to the health care provider right away.

Halfprin Caution

Halfprin should not be taken if you had allergic reaction to Aspirin in the past, or if you have bleeding disorder, asthma, or stomach ulcers.

Halfprin should not be given to children under 16 for flu or chickenpox, as Aspirin has been associated with the development of an often-fatal condition, known as Reye's syndrome.

Halfprin should not be given during pregnancy especially the last 3 months of pregnancy. If you is nursing, inform your doctor as Aspirin does pass into breast milk.

Drug interactions

Consult with your physician before combining Halfprin with Acetazolamide, ACE-inhibitor-type blood pressure medications, Antacids, Antigout medications, Arthritis medications, Blood thinners, certain diuretics, Diabetes medications including Insulin and Seizure medications.

Alcohol can increase the likelihood of stomach ulcer and intestinal bleeding.

Herbs like garlic, ginger, and ginkgo may increase the risk of upset stomach.

Vitamin E and Fish oil supplements may increase the risk of bleeding.

Halfprin Doses

It is best that Halfprin taken with food or milk.

ADULTS
For Pain and Fever
325-650mg every 4 hours up to 6 times a day.

For all other uses such as Arthritis, blood clot or heart problems consult your physician first.

CHILDREN
Consult your physician.

Halfprin Overdose

Symptoms of Halfprin overdose may include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, short breath, and ringing in the ear.

In case of Halfprin overdose, seek medical attention right away.

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