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USES: Naproxen belongs to a class of drugs known as NSAIDs. Naproxen relieves pain and reduces inflammation. It is commonly used to treat pain, swelling and stiffness associated with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.
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EC-Naprosyn
Uses
Naproxen belongs to a class of drugs known as NSAIDs. Naproxen relieves pain and reduces inflammation. It is commonly used to treat pain, swelling and stiffness associated with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. Notes
- In arthritis, it may take up to two weeks before the full effects of this medication are noted.
- For best results this should be taken regularly, as directed by your doctor.
- Because these are delayed-released tablets, this medication is not intended to be used for conditions that require immediate pain relief such as acute gout, menstrual pain, tendonitis or bursitis.
- A shorter-acting dosage form should be used for these conditions.
- Your doctor may monitor kidney, liver and blood cell tests periodically.
Storage
- Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
Photos How
To Use - This medication may be taken with or without food.
- It should not be taken with an antacid or other medication that decreases stomach acid.
- Swallow tablets whole.
- Do not crush or chew.
Side
Effects - Inform your doctor if you develop persistent stomach pain, presence of black or bloody stools, skin rash, itching, edema (swelling of the feet or hands), change in urine color, vision changes or fever while taking this medication.
- May cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision.
- May rarely cause ringing in the ears and or loss of hearing.
- Infrequently, this medication may increase the skin's sensitivity to sunlight.
- If this happens to you, avoid prolonged sun exposure, wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen.
- Avoid sunlamps.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history especially of any liver or kidney disease, blood disorders, ulcers, heart disease, alcohol use, high blood pressure, eye disease or allergies, especially drug allergies.
- Use caution when performing tasks requiring alertness.
- Limit alcohol intake as it may intensify the drowsiness effect of this medication.
- This medicine may cause stomach bleeding.
- Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for stomach bleeding.
- Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
- Do not take aspirin without consulting your doctor.
- Check the ingredients of any nonprescription medication you may be taking since many cough-and-cold formulas contain aspirin.
- Caution is advised when this drug is used in the elderly.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this drug.
- Use of this drug in the last 6 months of pregnancy is not recommended.
- This drug is excreted into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed
Dose - If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug
Interactions - Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of "blood thinners" such as warfarin, other arthritis medication (including aspirin and NSAID like ibuprofen and naproxen), methotrexate, water pills, lithium and ulcer medication.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
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