contraindications/cautions

Last reviewed 01/2018

Contraindications include:

• allergy to aspirin
• where there is active peptic ulceration
• in haemophiliacs
• with hypoprothrombinaemia

Cautions include:

• asthma
• history of peptic ulcer disease
• renal impairment
• gout (low doses of aspirin increase urate concentrations)
• concomitant use of drugs that increase risk of bleeding
• preferably avoid during fever or viral infection in children (risk of Reye's syndrome)

See BNF for detailed guidance.

Reference:

• Merseyside and Cheshire. Drug Information Letter, 111, 1-4.