What is Durlaza? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Durlaza

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Missed dose: If you miss a dose of Durlaza„¢, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

• Gum: Chew completely to make sure you get as much medicine as possible. Drink a full glass (8 ounces) of water after chewing the gum.

• Swallow the extended-release capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. Take the capsule with a full glass of water at the same time each day.

• Chewable tablet: You may chew it completely or swallow it whole.

• Capsule, tablet, or coated tablet: Swallow whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

What to do if you miss a dose of Durlaza

Durlaza contraindications - Who shouldn't take Durlaza?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to aspirin or other NSAIDs, or if you have a history of asthma with nasal polyps and rhinitis.

Durlaza warnings

• This medicine may increase your risk for bleeding, including stomach ulcers.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, or a history of stomach bleeding or ulcers.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use this medicine during the later part of a pregnancy unless your doctor tells you to.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Do not give aspirin to a child or teenager who has chickenpox or flu symptoms, unless the doctor says it is okay. Aspirin can cause a life-threatening reaction called Reye syndrome.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Durlaza interactions & what to avoid when taking Durlaza

• Do not give aspirin to a child or teenager who has chickenpox or flu symptoms, unless the doctor says it is okay. Aspirin can cause a life-threatening reaction called Reye syndrome.

• Do not take Durlaza„¢ 2 hours before or 1 hour after you drink alcohol or take medicines that contain alcohol.

• This medicine may increase your risk for bleeding, including stomach ulcers.

• Some foods and medicines can affect how aspirin works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Dipyridamole, methotrexate, probenecid, sulfinpyrazone, ticlopidineBlood thinner (including clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticagrelor, warfarin)Blood pressure medicineMedicine to treat seizures (including phenytoin, valproic acid)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Steroid medicine (including dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone)

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.