Naproxen is a remedy indicated for lowering fever or relieving sore throat, toothache, menstrual cramps, muscle pain, rheumatic pain, as it has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic action.
This medicine acts mainly by reducing the production of prostaglandins, substances responsible for causing inflammation, pain and fever and should be used with medical indication.
Naproxene sodium can be found in pharmacies such as generic or with the names Naxotec, Naprox, Doril Pro or Flanax, and may be associated with Sumatriptan (Sumaxpro) to relieve migraine seizures.
So that Serve
The naproxen remedy is indicated for:
- Sore throat or toothache;
- Menstrual cramps;
- Lumbar pain, muscle pain, torsite, bursitis or tendonitis;
- Pain and fever, caused by flu and colds;
- Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis;
- Migraine or headache;
- Post-surgical pain;
- Sprains, reports, bruises or pain arising from sports
In addition, this remedy can also be used to treat postpartum pain as guidance from the obstetrician, but only in women who are not breastfeeding.
Naproxen Composition
Naproxene is a non-inflammatory anti-inflammatory remedy that contains sodium naproxen in its composition with analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties.
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How to take
The naproxen tablet should be taken orally, with a glass of water, before or after meal, and its effect begins about 20 minutes after the dose.
Naproxen treatment time should be guided by the doctor and may vary from 5 up to a maximum of 10 days.
Naproxen
Naproxen’s dosage varies according to its presentation, which includes:
1. Naproxeno 550 mg
The recommended dose for adults is 1 naproxen -coated 550 mg tablet once a day, ie 1 tablet every 24 hours.
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2. Naproxeno 500 mg
Naproxene 550 mg dosage for adults is 1 tablet once a day.
The Naproxen 500 mg tablet should not be broken or chewed.
3. Naproxeno 275 mg
The recommended dose for adults is 1 naproxen tablet 275 mg, 1 or 2 times a day, according to medical advice.
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4. Naproxeno 660 mg
The recommended dose for adults or children over 12 is 1 naproxen tablet 660 mg (Flanax XR) every 24 hours.
5. Naproxeno + Sumatriptano
Naproxene 500 mg + Sumatrptan 50 mg or 85 mg (Sumaxpro) is suitable for migraine seizures with or without aura in adults.
The recommended dosage is 1 naproxen + Sumatriptan tablet as soon as the symptoms of the migraine crisis arise.
This dose can be repeated after 2 hours if there is no improvement of migraine.
The maximum daily dose should not exceed 2 Naproxen + Sumatriptan compresses per day.
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What to do to forget to take?
If you forget to take Naproxen at the right time, you should take it as soon as you remember but if you are near the time of the next dose, you should skip the forgotten dose and wait for the next time to take.
In no case should two dose doses be taken to compensate for the forgotten dose.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects of naproxen are:
- Nausea, vomiting or poor digestion;
- Heartburn or abdominal pain;
- Diarrhea or constipation;
- Headache, dizziness or tinnitus in the ear;
- Swelling.
Naproxen can also cause severe allergic reactions or anaphylactic shock, and should immediately go to the emergency room.
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Immediate medical care should also be sought if the person has symptoms of infarction or stroke. Learn about identifying the symptoms of infarction and stroke.
Who should not use
Naproxen should not be used by children under 12, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or people who have asthma, rhinitis, nasal or urticaria polyps caused by the use of acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
This medicine should not be used by people with a history of gastrointestinal bleeding or drilling, stomach ulcer, or who have severe heart failure or renal failure.
Naproxen should not be used by allergic people to naproxen, sodium naproxen or any other non-steroid anti-inflammatory, such as acetylsalicylic acid or ibuprofen, for example.
In addition, naproxen may increase the effect of anticoagulant medicines such as varfarin, increasing the risk of bleeding.
It should also be cautious with the use of other remedies such as citalopram, scitalopram, fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine, traceodone or vilazodone, as they may increase the risk of bruising or bleeding when used with naproxen.
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