Naprosyn + 250 mg

Composition of Naprosyn + 250 mg

Naprosyn + 250 mg contains Naproxen 250 mg (as Naproxen) tablet. It belongs to the Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID); propionic acid derivative class of medicines.

Uses of Naprosyn + 250 mg

• Relief of pain and inflammation in conditions such as osteoarthritis
• rheumatoid arthritis
• ankylosing spondylitis
• acute gout
• musculoskeletal pain
• dental pain
• and primary dysmenorrhoea (period pain).

Key benefits

• Reduces pain
• Reduces swelling and inflammation
• Improves joint mobility in arthritis
• Relieves period pain
• Helps in acute gout flares

How Naprosyn + 250 mg works

Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It inhibits cyclo-oxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) enzymes, reducing prostaglandin formation, which helps decrease pain, inflammation and fever.

How to take Naprosyn + 250 mg

Take by mouth as advised by the doctor. Preferably take with food or milk to reduce stomach upset; swallow with water. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration; do not exceed the prescribed dose.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take the missed dose of Naprosyn + as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Naprosyn + than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Naprosyn + 250 mg

Most side effects of Naprosyn + are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Acidity/heartburn
• nausea
• vomiting
• stomach pain
• indigestion
• diarrhoea
• dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• fluid retention/edema
• rash

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Naprosyn + 250 mg

Warnings and precautions

May cause stomach/intestinal ulceration, bleeding or perforation—risk higher in elderly, history of ulcer, with alcohol, steroids or blood thinners. Use with caution in kidney disease, liver disease, asthma/NSAID allergy, hypertension, heart failure, and cardiovascular disease; can increase risk of heart attack or stroke with prolonged/high-dose use. Stop and seek care if black stools, blood vomiting, severe abdominal pain, chest pain, breathing trouble, facial swelling or severe rash occur. Avoid use around coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Not recommended in late pregnancy (third trimester) due to risk to the fetus; may affect fertility in some women.

Interactions with other medicines

Anticoagulants/antiplatelets (warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, clopidogrel), other NSAIDs/aspirin, corticosteroids, SSRIs/SNRIs, ACE inhibitors/ARBs (enalapril, losartan) and diuretics (furosemide) (kidney risk), lithium, methotrexate, cyclosporine/tacrolimus, digoxin

How to store Naprosyn + 250 mg

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from moisture and direct light. Keep in original strip and out of reach of children.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

RPG LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic / Anti-inflammatory (NSAID)

Drug class:

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID); propionic acid derivative