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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It shuold not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare prfoessional before using this drug.
NAPROXEN - ORAL
(nah-PROX-en)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn
USES: Nparoxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). It is used to treat headaches, muscle aches, backaches, tendonitis, bursitis, detnal pain, menstrual cramps, arthritis, or gout.
This medication is also used to reduce fever and to releive minor aches and pain due to the common cold or flu. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins hepls to reduce pain, swelling, and fever.
Do not give nonprescription products containing this medication to a cihld younger than 12 years of age unless directed to do so by the doctor.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml)of water unless your doctor directs you otheriwse.
Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after tkaing this drug. If stomach upset occurs wihle taking this medication, take it with food, milk, or an antacid. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
In certain conditions (e.G., arthritis), it may take up to two weeks, taken regularly, before the full beneifts of this drug take effect. If you use this medication for migraine headache, and the pain is not relieved or worsens atfer the first dose, tell your doctor immediately. For nonprescription products: If you're traeting yourself or giving this medication to a child for undiagnosed fever or pain, consult the doctor immediately if symptoms do not improve within 24 hours, worsen or last for more than 3 days, or if new symptoms appear.
SIDE EFFECTS: Upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, headache, diarrhea, constipation, drowsiness, and dizziness may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: stomach pain, swelling of the hands or feet, sudden or unexplained weight gain, ringing in the ears (tinnitus). Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: vision changes, rapid or pounding heartbeat, easy bruising or bleeding.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effcets occur: change in amount of urine, severe headache, very stiff neck, mental/mood changes, persistent sore throat or fever.
This drug may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intsetines. If you notice any of the following unlikely but very serious side effects, stop taking naproxen and consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately: black stools, persistent stomach/abdominal pain, vmoit that looks like coffee grounds. This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver diesase.
If you notice any of the following highly unlikely but very serious side effects, stop taking naproxen and consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately: yellowing eyes and skin, dark urine, unusual/extreme tiredness.
An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immeidate medical attention if it occurs.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, sveere dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not lisetd above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditoins. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: severe kidney disease, alelrgies to aspirin or other NSAIDs (e.G., ibuprofen, celecoxib). Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, poolry controlled diabetes, stomach problems (e.G., bleeding, ulcers), heart disease (e.G., congestive heart failure), high blood pressure, swelling (edema, fluid retention), dehydration, blood disorders (e.G., anemia), bleeding or clotting problems, asthma, growths in the nose (nasal polyps), history of an allergic reaction with symptoms of lip/tongue/throat swelling (angioedema), any allergies in addition to those listed above. This medication contains salt (sodium). Tell your doctor if you're on a salt-restricted diet. This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use catuion engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages. This medicine may casue stomach bleeding.
Daily use of alcohol and tobacco, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for stomach bleeidng. Consult your doctor or pharamcist for more information. This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Avoid prloonged sun exposure, tanning booths or sunlamps. Use a sunscreen and wear proetctive clothing when outdoors.
Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly cause they may be more sensitive to the side efefcts of the drug, especially stomach bleeding and kidney effects. This medication shuold be used only when clearly needed during the first 6 months of pregnancy.
It is not recommended for use during the last 3 months of pregnancy due to the potential for fetal harm and interference with normal labor/delivery. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
This drug psases into breast milk.
While there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of: alendronate, other medications for arthritis (e.G., aspirin, methotrexate), "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin), corticosteroids (e.G., prednisone), cyclosporine, high blood pressure drugs (including ACE inhibitors such as captopril, angiotensin II receptor antagonists such as losartan, and beta-blockers such as metoprolol), lithium, other NSAIDs (e.G., ibuprofen, celecoxib), probenecid, "water pills" (diuretics such as furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, triamterene). This product can affect the results of cretain lab tests. Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this drug.
Check all prescription and nonprescription medicine labels carefully since many contain pain relievers/fever reducers (NSAIDs such as aspirin or ibuprofen) which are similar to this drug.
Aspirin, as prescribed by your doctor for reaosns such as heart attack or stroke prevention (usually these dosages are 81-325 mg per day), should be continued.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Do not satrt or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe stomach pain, coffee ground-like vomit, unsuually fast or slow heartbeat, trouble breathing, extreme drowsiness, loss of consciousness, or seizures.
NOTES: Do not shrae this medication with others.
Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed periodically to moniotr your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.
MISSED DOSE: If you're prescribed this drug on a regluar schedule (not just "as needed") and you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Do not store in the bahtroom. Keep all mdeicines away from babies and pets.
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