Naprosyn Tablet
Brand Name | Naprosyn Tablet |
Salt Composition |
Naproxen (250mg) |
Strength | 250mg |
Product Form | Tablet |
Pack | 15 Tablet(s) in Strip |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) |
SubCategory |
Analgesic |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
RPG Life Sciences Limited |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | RPG Life Sciences Limited,Ceat Mahal, 463, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400 030 India |
You Save : Rs.2.88 Inclusive of all taxes
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Naproxen
- It is contraindicated to use this medicine in patients with bleeding disorders, delayed esophageal transit, liver disease, peptic ulcer, kidney disease, and late pregnancy.
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Heartburn
- GI bleeding
- Lightheadedness
- Fluid retention
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Is it safe to use a Naprosyn tablet?
- Can I discontinue the medicine when my pain is relieved?
- Can the use of this Naprosyn tablet cause dry mouth?
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may increase the risk of developing cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke
- Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with a history of bronchospasm, cardiac diseases, hypertension, hepatic or renal impairment
- Long-term use of this medicine may cause renal papillary necrosis and retinal disturbances
- The use of this medicine may increase the risk of epilepsy, fluid retention, and Parkinson's disease
- The use of this medicine decrease platelet aggregation and may prolong the bleeding time
- Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with blood dyscrasias, and bone marrow depression
- The use of this medicine may increase the risk of hyperkalemia and aseptic meningitis
- You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
- You are not responding to the treatment
- You have experienced any allergic reactions like rashes and itching
- You are suffering from anemia
- You have watery diarrhea, stomach pain, and fever
- Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
- Naprosyn tablet contains Naproxen 250mg is a pain-relieving medicine used to treat pain
- It produces its action by inhibiting the release of chemical substances which cause pain and inflammation in your body.
- Kindly inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke
- The capsule is taken orally by mouth with food
- Monitor the patient's kidney functions, liver function, and levels of blood components
- Avoid consuming alcohol because it may cause excessive drowsiness and stomach problems
Medical Description of Naprosyn Tablet
Naprosyn tablet contains Naproxen 250mg is a pain-relieving medicine used to treat pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile arthritis, and gout by inhibiting the certain substances which are responsible for pain and it also helps to get relief from joint and muscle pain, headache, menstrual pain, and toothache.
Naprosyn Tablet Uses
It is used in the treatment of pain
Naprosyn Tablet Benefits
Pain relief
The use of this medicine helps to relieve moderate to severe pain in conditions like menstrual cramps, headaches, joints, muscles, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis by inhibiting the chemical messengers in the brain.
Naprosyn Tablet Indication
The Naprosyn tablet is prescribed in the following indications as a pain reliever
Mechanism of action of Naprosyn Tablet
Naprosyn tablet contains Naproxen 250mg a pain-relieving medicine. Naproxen is an analgesic it produces its action by the release of chemical messengers which is responsible for pain
How Naprosyn Tablet works
Naprosyn tablet contains Naproxen 250mg a pain-relieving medicine. Naproxen is an analgesic it produces its action by the release of chemical messengers which is responsible for pain
Naprosyn Tablet Contraindication
Naprosyn Tablet Side Effects
FAQs for Naprosyn Tablet
Yes, it is safe to use this medicine. But in some patients, the use of this medicine may cause unwanted side effects like nausea, stomach pain, heartburn, vomiting, and diarrhea. Kindly consult with the doctor if your symptom persists.
This medicine is usually used for the short term and it can be discontinued when your pain is relieved. You can withdraw the medicine as per your doctor's suggestions.
Yes, the use of this medicine may cause dry mouth. Drink plenty of water if you have experienced a dry mouth.
Precautions and general warning of Naprosyn Tablet
Alcohol
It is considered unsafe to consume alcohol while taking this medication. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Driving or operating machinery
It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it may affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Pregnancy
It is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may produce harmful effects on the fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Breast Feeding
It is considered safe during breastfeeding it does not excrete via breast milk. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Kidney Problem
The tablet should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
The tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Naprosyn Tablet
The tablet is taken orally with food. You should not chew, cut or crush the tablet. Take this medicine as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.
Use of Naprosyn Tablet in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Naprosyn Tablet in children
It is considered safe to use this medicine in children. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Naprosyn Tablet in Elderly Patients
Naprosyn tablets should be used with caution in patients in an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.
Other general warnings
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
Naproxen 250mg is a pain-relieving medicine used to treat pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile arthritis, and gout by inhibiting the certain substances which are responsible for pain and it also helps to get relief from joint and muscle pain, headache, menstrual pain, and toothache.
Drug Interaction of Naprosyn Tablet
Drug-Drug Interaction
Ketorolac
It is contraindicated to use this medicine because the combination of this medicine either increases the toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism
Apixaban
The use of this drug is contraindicated because the combination of this drug increases the effect of anticoagulation
Captopril
Use alternative drug because the use of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug may decrease the effectiveness of the antihypertensive drug and the combination of these drugs also decrease the renal functions
Aliskiren
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of naproxen will decrease the effect of aliskiren on other
Asenapine
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of naproxen decreases the effect of asenapine by pharmacodynamic synergism
Drug-Food Interaction
Alcohol
The use of alcohol should be avoided in patients who are taking NSAIDs because it may increase the risk of bleeding in the stomach which includes tarry, bloody stools, or coughing up blood while vomiting. Do not withdraw the medication without consulting with the doctor
Drug-Disease Interaction
Asthma
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are having asthma because the use of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) in asthma patients may cause nasal polyposis, pansinusitis, eosinophilia, and rhinitis. Before initiating the therapy ask the patients whether they are allergic to salicylate salts.
Heart failure
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with heart failure because the use of NSAIDs may cause fluid retention and edema
Hepatotoxicity
Therapy should be administered with caution in a patient with liver diseases because the use of NSAIDs may increase the serum transaminases, LDH, and alkaline phosphatase. And in rare cases, it may cause hepatotoxicity including liver cirrhosis, jaundice, and hepatic failure
Hypertension
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with hypertension because the use of NSAIDs may increase blood pressure and cardiovascular events. During this course of treatment monitor the patient blood pressure
Renal toxicities
Therapy should be administered with caution in a patient with renal diseases because the use of NSAIDs may increase the serum creatinine, BUN, tubular necrosis, glomerulus, renal papillary necrosis, nephrotic syndrome, and cause renal failure.
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose on this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
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