Diflunisal

Generic name: diflunisal [ dye-FLOO-ni-sal ]
Brand name: Dolobid
Dosage form: oral tablet (500 mg)
Drug classes:Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Salicylates

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Nov 3, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is diflunisal?

Diflunisal is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to treat mild to moderate pain, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis.

Diflunisal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Diflunisal can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not use diflunisal just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Diflunisal may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.

Before taking this medicine

Diflunisal can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).

Diflunisal may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using diflunisal, especially in older adults.

You should not use diflunisal if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart disease, high blood pressure,