Proxen 500 mg 20 tab

Naproxen tablets 500 mg

What is the use of naproxen:

Naproxen tablets are used to treat:
Joint diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (including children), osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis
Naproxen cannot cure arthritis but is used to relieve some symptoms such as swelling, stiffness, and joint pain
gout attacks;
Musculoskeletal disorders
menstrual pain

Do not take naproxen:
Hypersensitivity to naproxen
You are in the last 3 months of pregnancy or if you are breast-feeding.
You are allergic to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or you develop signs of asthma, runny nose, swollen skin or rash when taking these medicines.
you have or have had ulcers in your stomach or intestines, bleeding in your stomach or intestines (gastrointestinal bleeding) or you have had two or more episodes of peptic ulcer or perforation.
You have severe liver, kidney or heart failure.
Warnings and Precautions:

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking naproxen tablets if:
You are using other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or any medicine that may cause stomach bleeding or ulcers
You have a history of gastrointestinal disease, eg ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease
You smoke or drink alcohol
You have high blood pressure or any liver, kidney or heart problems
Has bronchial asthma or other breathing problems
Systemic lupus erythematosus or other connective tissue disorders
You have a blood clotting disorder
A woman trying to conceive or undergoing infertility testing
Possible side effects:

Headache
dizziness;
Tired

Other medicines and naproxen:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
Aspirin / acetylsalicylic acid to prevent blood clots
Other NSAIDs such as COX II inhibitors
Medications that prevent blood clotting (such as heparin or warfarin)
corticosteroids (such as prednisolone), if needed, the doctor will slowly reduce the dose of the steroid and watch for side effects
diuretics ("water tablets") (such as furosemide)
Medicines used to treat high blood pressure (such as captopril, ramipril, propranolol, losartan, or candesartan)
cyclosporine or tacrolimus
Mifepristone - Do not take an NSAID after 8-12 days of taking Mifepristone
SSRI antidepressants (paroxetine, escitalopram, fluoxetine)
zidovudine
Quinolones (such as ciprofloxacin)
probenecid
methotrexate
Bisphosphonates
colestyramine (take naproxen 1 hour before or 4 to 6 hours after colestyramine to avoid interfering with absorption)
lithium
Hydantoins (such as phenytoin)
sulfonamides (such as sulfamethoxazole)
Sulfonylureas (such as glibenclamide or gliclazide)
Cardiac glycosides (eg, digoxin).
How to take naproxen:

Adults:
Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis: 500 mg - 1 g daily in 2 doses 12 hours apart.
Gout attack: initially 750 mg as a single dose, then 250 mg every 8 hours until the attack ends.
Musculoskeletal disorders and menstrual pain: initially 500 mg as a single dose, then 250 mg every 6-8 hours as needed.
Children and adolescents Children over 5 years for rheumatoid arthritis: 10 mg per kg body weight per day
Take with or after food
Avoid alcohol while taking naproxen

How to store naproxen:
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store at a temperature below 25°C in a dry place.
Protect from light.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiration date refers to the last day of the same month.
Do not dispose of medicines in wastewater or household waste.