Arthritis: Generic Naprosyn
NAPROXEN (Naprosyn, EC Naprosyn, Naprelan, Anaprox, Anaprox DS, Aleve) is an anti-inflammatory drug. It relieves pain and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and juvenile (childhood) arthritis. Naproxen is also effective in treating other mild to moderate pain, including menstrual pain, headache, toothache, and temporarily reduces fever. Naproxen should only be used in children who are over 12 years old. Generic naproxen tablets and delayed-release tablets are available.
Generic Naprosyn 250.00mg
Generic Naprosyn 500.00mg
Naprosyn
Generic name: Naproxen
Naproxen tablets, caplets, or delayed-release tablets
What are naproxen tablets, caplets, or delayed-release tablets?
NAPROXEN (Naprosyn, EC Naprosyn, Naprelan, Anaprox, Anaprox DS, Aleve) is an anti-inflammatory drug. It relieves pain and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and juvenile (childhood) arthritis. Naproxen is also effective in treating other mild to moderate pain, including menstrual pain, headache, toothache, and temporarily reduces fever. Naproxen should only be used in children who are over 12 years old. Generic naproxen tablets and delayed-release tablets are available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- anemia
- asthma, especially aspirin sensitive asthma
- bleeding problems or taking medicines that make you bleed easily such as anticoagulants ('blood thinners')
- cigarette smoker
- coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery within the past 2 weeks
- diabetes
- drink more than 3 alcohol-containing beverages a day
- heart or circulation problems like angina, high blood pressure, heart failure, heart rhythm problems, history of heart attack, history of blood clots
- kidney disease
- liver disease
- stomach or duodenal ulcers
- history of stroke
- systemic lupus erythematosus
- ulcerative colitis
- an unusual or allergic reaction to naproxen, aspirin, other salicylates, other NSAIDs, other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take naproxen tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow tablets whole with a full glass of water; take tablets in an upright or sitting position. Taking a sip of water first, before taking the tablets, may help you swallow them. If possible take bedtime doses at least 10 minutes before lying down. You can take naproxen with food to prevent stomach upset. If you are taking the delayed-release tablets swallow them whole; do not crush or chew. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often or for a longer time than directed.
Do not give to children less than 12 years unless directed by your health care provider.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59.86 degrees F). Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

