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Naproxen Sodium at Alfaus.com Prescription Drugs Pharmacy
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 Naproxen is used
to relieve the pain, tenderness, inflammation (swelling), and stiffness
caused by gout, arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions. It also
is used to relieve other pain, including muscle and menstrual pain and
pain after surgery, dental work, or childbirth. |
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Naproxen Sodium |
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30 Naproxen 500mg |
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60 Naproxen 500mg |
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90 Naproxen 500mg |
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30 Naproxen Sodium 550mg |
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60 Naproxen Sodium 550mg |
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90 Naproxen Sodium 550mg |
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Generic Naprosyn
(Naproxen)
The
following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
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Naproxen Use Indication:
Naproxen comes as a regular tablet, an extended-release
tablet, and a liquid to take by mouth. It usually is taken
twice a day for arthritis, every 8 hours for gout, and once a
day (extended-release tablets) or every 6-8 hours (regular
tablets) as needed for pain. Follow the directions on the
package or prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor
or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take
Naproxen exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it
or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Liquid Naproxen should be shaken well before each use to mix
the medication evenly.
If you obtained Naproxen without a prescription, do not take
it for more than 3 days for fever or 10 days for pain without
talking to a doctor.
Naproxen
Medication Side Effects:
Although side effects from Naproxen are not common, they can
occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or
do not go away:
headache
dizziness
nervousness
upset stomach
stomach pain or cramps
vomiting
constipation
diarrhea
gas
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your
doctor immediately:
bloody vomit
bloody diarrhea or black, tarry stools
ringing in the ears
blurred vision
swelling of hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
skin rash
itching
Precautions on using Naproxen Medication
Before
taking Naproxen, tell your doctor and pharmacist
if you are allergic to Naproxen, aspirin or other
medications for pain or arthritis, or any other drugs.
what prescription and nonprescription medications you are
taking, especially aspirin, atenolol (Tenormin), carteolol (Cartrol),
cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), diuretics ('water pills'),
labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid),
medications for arthritis or diabetes, methotrexate,
metoprolol (Lopressor), nadolol (Corgard), phenytoin (Dilantin),
probenecid (Benemid), warfarin (Coumadin), and vitamins. Do
not take aspirin or acetaminophen when using naproxen unless
directed to do so by your doctor.
if you smoke or drink large amounts of alcohol and
if you have or have ever had liver, heart, or kidney disease;
high blood pressure; any stomach problems; or any other
gastrointestinal disease.
if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or
are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking
naproxen, call your doctor.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell
the doctor or dentist that you are taking Naproxen.
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do
not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this
drug affects you.
remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by
this drug. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication.
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