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Read drug prescription
It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Naprosyn suspension before taking it.
What is Naprosyn suspension
Naprosyn suspension is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Naprosyn suspension works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.Naprosyn suspension is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis, gout, or menstrual cramps.
Naprosyn suspension may also be used for purposes not listed in Naprosyn suspension guide.
Naprosyn suspension side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.Stop using Naprosyn suspension and call your doctor at once if you have:
- chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;
- black, bloody, or tarry stools;
- coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
- swelling or rapid weight gain, little or no urinating;
- nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
- bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
- fever, headache, neck stiffness, chills, increased sensitivity to light, purple spots on the skin, and/or seizure (convulsions) or
- severe skin reaction -- fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.
Common side effects may include:
- upset stomach, mild heartburn or stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation;
- bloating, gas;
- dizziness, headache, nervousness;
- skin itching or rash;
- blurred vision; or
- ringing in your ears.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Naprosyn suspension dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Ankylosing Spondylitis:
Initial: 250 mg to 500 mg or 275 mg to 550 mg (naproxen sodium) orally twice a day. The initial dose for Naprosyn suspension sodium controlled-release is two 375 mg tablets (750 mg) orally once a day, one 750 mg tablet orally once a day, or two 500 mg tablets (1000 mg) orally once a day.Maintenance: May be increased to a daily maximum of 1500 mg (naproxen) or 1650 mg (naproxen sodium) in 2 divided doses, for limited periods up to 6 months. In patients who tolerate lower doses well, the dose of Naprosyn suspension sodium controlled-release may be increased to two 750 mg tablets (1500 mg) or three 500 mg tablets (1500 mg) orally once a day for limited periods.
Usual Adult Dose for Osteoarthritis:
Initial: 250 mg to 500 mg (naproxen) or 275 mg to 550 mg (naproxen sodium) orally twice a day. The initial dose for Naprosyn suspension sodium controlled-release is two 375 mg tablets (750 mg) orally once a day, one 750 mg tablet orally once a day, or two 500 mg tablets (1000 mg) orally once a day.Maintenance: May be increased to a daily maximum of 1500 mg (naproxen) or 1650 mg (naproxen sodium) in 2 divided doses, for limited periods up to 6 months. In patients who tolerate lower doses well, the dose of Naprosyn suspension sodium controlled-release may be increased to two 750 mg tablets (1500 mg) or three 500 mg tablets (1500 mg) orally once a day for limited periods.
Usual Adult Dose for Rheumatoid Arthritis:
Initial: 250 mg to 500 mg or 275 mg to 550 mg (naproxen sodium) orally twice a day. The initial dose for Naprosyn suspension sodium controlled-release is two 375 mg tablets (750 mg) orally once a day, one 750 mg tablet orally once a day, or two 500 mg tablets (1000 mg) orally once a day.Maintenance: May be increased to a daily maximum of 1500 mg (naproxen) or 1650 mg (naproxen sodium) in 2 divided doses, for limited periods up to 6 months. In patients who tolerate lower doses well, the dose of Naprosyn suspension sodium controlled-release may be increased to two 750 mg tablets (1500 mg) or three 500 mg tablets (1500 mg) orally once a day for limited periods.
Usual Adult Dose for Acute Gout:
750 mg (naproxen) or 825 mg (naproxen sodium) orally one time, followed by 250 mg (naproxen) or 275 mg (naproxen sodium) every 8 hours until the gouty attack has resolved, usually 2 to 3 days. The recommended dose of Naprosyn suspension sodium controlled-release is two to three 500 mg tablets (1000 to 1500 mg) orally on the first day, followed by two 500 mg tablets (1000 mg) orally daily until the attack has subsided.Usual Adult Dose for Bursitis:
550 mg Naprosyn suspension sodium orally once, followed by 550 mg Naprosyn suspension sodium every 12 hours, or 275 mg /250 mg (naproxen) every 6 to 8 hours as needed. Titrate to a maximum daily dose of 1100 mg Naprosyn suspension sodium or 1000 mg Naprosyn suspension. The recommended initial dose of Naprosyn suspension sodium controlled-release is two 500 mg tablets (1000 mg) orally once a day. For patients requiring greater analgesic benefit, two 750 mg tablets (1500 mg) or three 500 mg tablets (1500 mg) may be used for a limited period. Thereafter, the total daily dose should not exceed two 500 mg tablets (1000 mg).Usual Adult Dose for Tendonitis:
550 mg Naprosyn suspension sodium orally once, followed by 550 mg Naprosyn suspension sodium every 12 hours, or 275 mg (naproxen sodium)/250 mg (naproxen) every 6 to 8 hours as needed. Titrate to a maximum daily dose of 1100 mg Naprosyn suspension sodium or 1000 mg Naprosyn suspension. The recommended initial dose of Naprosyn suspension sodium controlled-release is two 500 mg tablets (1000 mg) orally once a day. For patients requiring greater analgesic benefit, two 750 mg tablets (1500 mg) or three 500 mg tablets (1500 mg) may be used for a limited period. Thereafter, the total daily dose should not exceed two 500 mg tablets (1000 mg).Usual Adult Dose for Dysmenorrhea:
550 mg Naprosyn suspension sodium orally once, followed by 550 mg Naprosyn suspension sodium every 12 hours, or 275 mg /250 mg (naproxen) every 6 to 8 hours as needed. Titrate to a maximum daily dose of 1100 mg Naprosyn suspension sodium or 1000 mg Naprosyn suspension.Over-the-counter preparation: Naprosyn suspension sodium 220 mg orally every 8 hours as needed. Do not exceed 2 caplets in any 8- to 12-hour period.
The recommended initial dose of Naprosyn suspension sodium controlled-release is two 500 mg tablets (1000 mg) orally once a day. For patients requiring greater analgesic benefit, two 750 mg tablets (1500 mg) or three 500 mg tablets (1500 mg) may be used for a limited period. Thereafter, the total daily dose should not exceed two 500 mg tablets (1000 mg).
Usual Adult Dose for Pain:
550 mg Naprosyn suspension sodium orally once, followed by 550 mg Naprosyn suspension sodium every 12 hours, or 275 mg (naproxen sodium)/250 mg (naproxen) every 6 to 8 hours as needed. Titrate to a maximum daily dose of 1100 mg Naprosyn suspension sodium or 1000 mg Naprosyn suspension.Over-the-counter preparation: Naprosyn suspension sodium 220 mg orally every 8 hours as needed. Do not exceed 2 caplets in any 8- to 12-hour period.
The recommended initial dose of Naprosyn suspension sodium controlled-release is two 500 mg tablets (1000 mg) orally once a day. For patients requiring greater analgesic benefit, two 750 mg tablets (1500 mg) or three 500 mg tablets (1500 mg) may be used for a limited period. Thereafter, the total daily dose should not exceed two 500 mg tablets (1000 mg).
Usual Geriatric Dose for Pain:
Over-the-counter preparation - 220 mg orally every 12 hours or 250 mg (naproxen) orally every 8 hours as needed.Usual Pediatric Dose for Fever:
Dosage guidelines are based on Naprosyn suspension:Greater than 2 years: 2.5 to 10 mg/kg/dose. Maximum daily dose is 10 mg/kg, given every 8 to 12 hours.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pain:
Dosage guidelines are based on Naprosyn suspension:Greater than 2 years: 2.5 to 10 mg/kg/dose. Maximum daily dose is 10 mg/kg, given every 8 to 12 hours.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis:
Dosage guidelines are based on Naprosyn suspension:Greater than or equal to 2 years: 5 mg/kg orally twice a day. Maximum dose: 1000 mg/day.
Compare prices at online shops
Prices of the drug can vary in different shops. There will be a variation in price from pharmacy to an online shop. Most online shops will have a little lower price when compared to pharmacy stores, so you need to cross check before buying. Just go to a nearest pharmacy store and check for prices before you decide on buying. You should also be checking and comparing prices among various online stores and should be choosing the affordable and best store. The prices also vary based on brands, and you should note few stores sell specific brands, and you should learn to compare prices of same brand in different stores. Below are the prices of Naprosyn suspension medicine in some well-known online stores.