Naprotex 500 mg 10 Tablets

Description

NAPROTEX (naproxen), which has been prescribed to you by your doctor, is one of a large group of non– steroidal anti–inflammatory drugs (also called NSAIDs). It is used to treat the symptoms of certain types of arthritis. It helps to relieve joint pain, swelling, stiffness and fever by reducing the production of certain substances (prostaglandins) and by helping to control inflammation. NSAIDs do not cure arthritis, but they promote suppression of the inflammation and the tissue damaging effects resulting from this inflammation. This medicine will help you only as long as you continue to take it. How to use NAPROTEX is available in easy to swallow tablets. You should take NAPROTEX only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often and do not take it for a longer period of time than your doctor ordered. Taking too much of any of these medicines may increase the chance of unwanted effects, especially if you are an elderly patient. Be sure to take NAPROTEX regularly as prescribed. In some types of arthritis, up to two weeks may pass before you feel the full effects of this medicine. During treatment, your doctor may decide to adjust the dosage according to your response to the medication. Usually NAPROTEX tablets are prescribed to be taken twice a day; it doesn’t need to be taken more often than that. You don’t have to carry your medication with you everywhere - just take one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening. For the most relief, take your NAPROTEX at the same time each day. It’s important to keep taking NAPROTEX even after you start to feel better. This helps to keep your pain, tenderness, and stiffness under control. You should take NAPROTEX with food or milk. Warnings and precautions Do not take NAPROTEX Before taking this medication tell your doctor and pharmacist if you: or a family member are allergic to or have had a reaction to naproxen or other anti-inflammatorydrugs (such as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), diclofenac, diflunisal, fenoprofen, flurbiprofen, ibuprofen, indomethacin, ketoprofen, mefenamic acid, naproxen sodium, piroxicam, tiaprofenic acid, tolmetin, nabumetone or tenoxicam) manifesting itself by increased sinusitis, hives, the initiating or worsening of asthma or anaphylaxis (sudden collapse); or a family member has had asthma, nasal polyps, chronic sinusitis or chronic urticaria (hives); have a history of stomach upset, ulcers, liver or kidney diseases; have blood or urine abnormalities; have high blood pressure; have diabetes; are on any special diet, such as a low–sodium or low–sugar diet; are pregnant or intend to become pregnant while taking this medication; are breast feeding or intend to breast feed while taking this medication. Naproxen passes into the milk of nursing women; are taking any other medication (either prescription or non-prescription) such as other NSAIDs, high blood pressure medication, blood thinners, corticosteroids, methotrexate, cyclosporin, lithium, phenytoin; have any other medical problem(s) such as alcohol abuse, bleeding problems, etc. Take special care Stomach upset is one of the common problems with NSAIDs. To lessen stomach upset, take this medicine immediately after a meal or with food or milk. Also, you should remain standing or sitting upright (i.e. do not lie down) for about 15-30 minutes after taking the medicine. This helps to prevent irritation that may lead to trouble swallowing. If stomach upset (indigestion, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or diarrhea) occurs and continues, contact your doctor. Do not take ASA (acetylsalicylic acid), ASA–containing compounds or other drugs used to relieve symptoms of arthritis while taking NAPROTEX unless directed to do so by your physician. Side Effects CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ARE NOTED: bloody or black tarry stools; shortness of breath, wheezing, any trouble in breathing, or tightness in the chest; skin rash, hives or swelling, itching; vomiting or persistent indigestion, nausea, stomach pain or diarrhea; yellow discoloration of the skin or eyes; any change in the amount of or colour of your urine (dark red or brown); any pain or difficulty experienced while urinating; swelling of the feet or lower legs; malaise, fatigue, loss of appetite; blurred vision or any visual disturbance; mental confusion, depression, dizziness, lightheadedness; hearing problems. Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor. Storage Information Store at below 25°C. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ingredients The active substance is Naproxen.