Pronunciation: na PROX en
Brand: Aleve, Anaprox-DS, Midol Extended Relief, Naprelan 500, Naprosyn
375 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 93-5
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 93-6
500 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with West-ward 348
sodium 550 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with H 2
sodium 275 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with H 1
375 mg, oval, white, imprinted with I;1
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with I;11
250 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with 340, I G
sodium 275 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with IP193
sodium 550 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with IP 194
375 mg, oval, white, imprinted with I;1
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with I;11
sodium 550 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with IP 194
375 mg (as sodium), capsule, white, imprinted with N, 375
250 mg, round, white, imprinted with IP188, 250
375 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with IP189, 375
500 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with 500, IP190
sodium 275 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with IP193
sodium 550 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with IP 194
375 mg (as sodium), capsule, white, imprinted with N, 375
750 mg (as sodium), capsule, white, imprinted with N, 750
500 mg (as sodium), capsule, white, imprinted with N, 500
500 mg (as sodium), oval, white, imprinted with Andrx 826
250 mg, round, white, imprinted with IP 188, 250
375 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with IP189, 375
sodium 550 mg, oblong, blue, imprinted with G 0
250 mg, round, orange, imprinted with G 32, 250
375 mg, oval, orange, imprinted with G32, 375
500 mg, oblong, pink, imprinted with G-32, 500
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with EC-NAPROSYN, 500
375 mg (as sodium), oblong, white, imprinted with N, 375
375 mg (as sodium), oblong, white, imprinted with W, 901
500 mg (as sodium), oblong, white, imprinted with W, 902
250 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with NAPROSYN 250, ROCHE
500 mg, oblong, yellow, imprinted with NAPROSYN, 500
sodium 220 mg, round, blue, imprinted with L490
250 mg, round, white, imprinted with IP188, 250
250 mg, round, pink, imprinted with MOVA, 250 M25
250 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with GG 724
250 mg, round, white, imprinted with 377, MYLAN
250 mg, round, white, imprinted with L121
250 mg, round, pink, imprinted with 93, 147
250 mg, round, white, imprinted with WATSON 821
sodium 275 mg, elliptical, white, imprinted with INV286
sodium 275 mg, elliptical, yellow, imprinted with GG 417
sodium 275 mg, round, blue, imprinted with M, 537
sodium 275 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 93, 536
375 mg, round, white, imprinted with 302, ETHEX
375 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with GG 935
375 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with IP189, 375
375 mg, oblong, peach, imprinted with GG 725
375 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with 555, MYLAN
375 mg, oblong, peach, imprinted with 93, 148
375 mg, oblong, gray, imprinted with WATSON 822
500 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with ETHEX, 303
500 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with GG 936
500 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with 500, IP190
500 mg, oblong, pink, imprinted with MOVA, 500 M50
500 mg, oblong, yellow, imprinted with GG 726
500 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with MYLAN, 451
500 mg, oblong, pink, imprinted with 93, 149, TEVA
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with WATSON 791
sodium 550 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with RDY, 1 08
sodium 550 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with INV287
sodium 550 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with 93, 537
375 mg, oval, white, imprinted with NPR EC 375
500 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with NPR EC 500
375 mg (as sodium), capsule, white, imprinted with N, 375
375 mg (as sodium), round, white, imprinted with Andrx 825
500 mg (as sodium), capsule, white, imprinted with N, 500
sodium 275 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with IP193
sodium 275 mg, oval, white, imprinted with WATSON 792
sodium 550 mg, oval, blue, imprinted with IP 194
sodium 550 mg, oval, green, imprinted with WATSON 793
Naproxen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Naproxen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.
Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Naproxen is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis, gout, or menstrual cramps.
The delayed-release or extended-release tablets are slower-acting forms of naproxen that are used only for treating chronic conditions such as arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis. These forms of naproxen will not work fast enough to treat acute pain.
Naproxen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Naproxen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
Naproxen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using naproxen, especially in older adults.
You should not use naproxen if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID.
Ask a doctor before giving naproxen to a child younger than 12 years old.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have:
If you are pregnant, you should not take naproxen unless your doctor tells you to. Taking an NSAID during the last 20 weeks of pregnancy can cause serious heart or kidney problems in the unborn baby and possible complications with your pregnancy.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Use the lowest dose that is effective in treating your condition.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Take this medicine with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving this medicine to a child. Naproxen doses are based on weight in children. Your child's dose needs may change if the child gains or loses weight.
If you use naproxen long-term, you may need frequent medical tests.
This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using naproxen.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of stomach bleeding.
Avoid taking aspirin unless your doctor tells you to.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other medicines for pain, fever, swelling, or cold/flu symptoms. They may contain ingredients similar to naproxen (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or ketoprofen).
Ask your doctor before using an antacid, and use only the type your doctor recommends. Some antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb naproxen.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (runny or stuffy nose, wheezing or trouble breathing, hives, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, leg swelling, feeling short of breath.
Stop using naproxen and call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Ask your doctor before using naproxen if you take an antidepressant. Taking certain antidepressants with an NSAID may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using naproxen with any other medications, especially:
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect naproxen, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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