Naproxen tablets and capsules

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What is Naproxen tablets and capsules

Naproxen tablets and capsules is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Naproxen tablets and capsules works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Naproxen tablets and capsules is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis, gout, or menstrual cramps.
Naproxen tablets and capsules may also be used for purposes not listed in Naproxen tablets and capsules guide.

Naproxen tablets and capsules 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 Naproxen tablets and capsules 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.
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Naproxen tablets and capsules 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 Naproxen tablets and capsules 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 Naproxen tablets and capsules 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 Naproxen tablets and capsules 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 Naproxen tablets and capsules 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:

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 Naproxen tablets and capsules 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 Naproxen tablets and capsules sodium orally once, followed by 550 mg Naproxen tablets and capsules 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 Naproxen tablets and capsules sodium or 1000 mg Naproxen tablets and capsules. The recommended initial dose of Naproxen tablets and capsules 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 Naproxen tablets and capsules sodium orally once, followed by 550 mg Naproxen tablets and capsules 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 Naproxen tablets and capsules sodium or 1000 mg Naproxen tablets and capsules. The recommended initial dose of Naproxen tablets and capsules 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 Naproxen tablets and capsules sodium orally once, followed by 550 mg Naproxen tablets and capsules 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 Naproxen tablets and capsules sodium or 1000 mg Naproxen tablets and capsules.
Over-the-counter preparation: Naproxen tablets and capsules 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 Naproxen tablets and capsules 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 Naproxen tablets and capsules sodium orally once, followed by 550 mg Naproxen tablets and capsules 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 Naproxen tablets and capsules sodium or 1000 mg Naproxen tablets and capsules.
Over-the-counter preparation: Naproxen tablets and capsules 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 Naproxen tablets and capsules 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 Naproxen tablets and capsules:
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 Naproxen tablets and capsules:
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 Naproxen tablets and capsules:
Greater than or equal to 2 years: 5 mg/kg orally twice a day. Maximum dose: 1000 mg/day.

Active ingredients: naproxen

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Strength	Quantity	Price, USD	Country
Alpoxen
Alpron
0 .25 mg x 10's		$0.14
ALPRON tab 0.25 mg x 10's		$0.14	Acinom Healthcare
Alpron 0.25mg TAB / 10		$0.14
0 .5 mg x 10's		$0.22
ALPRON tab 0.5 mg x 10's		$0.22	Acinom Healthcare
Alpron 0.5mg TAB / 10		$0.22
Alpron 500 mg x 100's		$32.00
Apraljin
Bonmin
Bonmin 500 mg+7.5 mg+0.25 mcg Capsule		$0.13
10 's		$1.26
Bonmin Calcitriol 0.25 mcg, Calciumcarbonate 500 mg, Zinc 7.5 mg. S-GEL / 10		$1.26
Bonmin Calcitrol 0.25mcg, CaCarbonate 500mg, Zn 7.5mg SG- CAP / 10		$1.26
BONMIN soft-gelatin cap 10's		$1.36	Micro HC
Boots Pharmacy Period Pain Relief
Eurogesic
Flanax-Bayer
Flogen
Gerinap
Improstan
Inflamax
Melgar
Movibon
	10	$0.55
250 mg x 10's		$0.55
MOVIBON tab 250 mg x 10's		$0.55	Micro B & B
Movibon 250mg TAB / 10		$0.55
MOVIBON Capsule/ Tablet / 250mg (10 units)		$0.55	Brown & Burk Pharmaceutical
Nafasol
Nalgedol
Napec
Napoton
Napoxen
Napro-A
Naproksen PharmaS
Naprosian
Naprosian 250 mg x 1, 000's		$75.00
Naprosian film-coated tab 250 mg 1000's		$75.00	Asian Pharm
Naprosyn 10%
Naprosyn 125 MG per 5 ML Oral Suspension
Naprosyn Entero
Naproval
Naproxen 375 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet
Naproxen Aflofarm
Naproxen Apotex
Naproxen Astar
Naproxen BasicPharma
Naproxen Delayed Release
Naproxen Merck
Naproxen Mylan-E
Naproxen Schw?rer
Naproxen Sodium Sanis Health
Naproxen Watson
Naproxen-CT
Naproxene sodico DOC
Naproxeno Bussié
Naproxeno S?dico Nifa
Naproxol
Naprux Rapid
Narocin
Natoxen
Neuralprona
Novo-Naprox
Opraks
Prodexin
Proxagol
Releve
Safrosyn
Seladin YSP
Synax fort
Vinsen
Xenar-CR
750 mg x 10's		$0.56
Xenar-CR 750mg TAB / 10		$0.56
XENAR-CR tab 750 mg x 10's		$0.56	Elder
Xenobid Gel
10 (%)	20 gm	$0.38
10 % w/w x 20g		$0.38
Xenobid Gel 20 gm Gel		$0.38
Xenobid Gel 10% w/w GEL / 20g		$0.38
XENOBID GEL Cream/ Gel/ Ointment / 10(%) (20gm units)		$0.38	Shreya (Rallis India)

References

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"Naproxen". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
"Naproxen". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0078... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Naproxen tablets and capsules - Frequently asked Questions

Can Naproxen tablets and capsules be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

What other drugs will affect Naproxen tablets and capsules?

Ask your doctor before using Naproxen tablets and capsules if you take an antidepressant such as citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline (Zoloft), trazodone, or vilazodone. Taking any of these medicines with an NSAID may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use Naproxen tablets and capsules if you are also using any of the following drugs:

a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin);
lithium;
methotrexate;
a diuretic or "water pill";
steroids (prednisone and others);
aspirin or other NSAIDs--ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others; or
heart or blood pressure medication--benazepril, candesartan, enalapril, lisinopril, losartan, olmesartan, quinapril, ramipril, telmisartan, valsartan, and others.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with Naproxen tablets and capsules, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

Who should not take Naproxen tablets and capsules?

Naproxen tablets and capsules may increase your risk of heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or have heart disease. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery.

Naproxen tablets and capsules may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are taking Naproxen tablets and capsules.

You should not use Naproxen tablets and capsules if you are allergic to it, or if you have a history of allergic reaction to aspirin or other NSAIDs.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have:

a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;
heart disease, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure;
a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding;
liver or kidney disease;
asthma;
polyps in your nose;
a bleeding or blood clotting disorder; or
if you smoke.

FDA pregnancy category C. Before using Naproxen tablets and capsules, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Taking Naproxen tablets and capsules during the last 3 months of pregnancy may result in birth defects. Do not take Naproxen tablets and capsules during pregnancy unless your doctor has told you to.

Naproxen tablets and capsules can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 2 years old without medical advice.

How should I take Naproxen tablets and capsules?

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

The delayed-release tablet is a slower-acting form of Naproxen tablets and capsules and should be used only for treating arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release or enteric-coated tablet. Swallow the pill whole. The extended-release pill is specially made to release medicine slowly in the body. The enteric-coated pill has a special coating to protect your stomach.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure the liquid with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

If you use this medication long-term, you may need frequent medical tests at your doctor's office.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Can Naproxen tablets and capsules be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Naproxen tablets and capsules be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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