Temporary relief of the pain of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Symptomatic relief of musculoskeletal low back pain.
Willow Bark is contraindicated in those with allergy or sensitivity to salicylates and is also contraindicated in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase-deficient patients (in this condition salicylic acid causes haemolytic anaemia). Use with caution during lactation as salicylates excreted in breast milk may cause rashes in babies. Caution is advised in patients taking warfarin. Discontinue 7 days prior to general anaesthesia.
Adults: 1-2 tablets twice daily.
Children 6-12 years: 1/2 -1 tablet 1-2 times daily.
Each tablet contains:Salix purpurea (Willow) extract equivalent to dry stem bark 8.0 g- standardised to contain salicin 60 mg