Napon 500 mg Tablet

Napon 500 mg Tablet is a prescription naproxen tablet used to relieve pain and inflammation. Each tablet contains 500 mg of naproxen, which belongs to the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class. It is commonly used for conditions such as arthritis, where swelling, stiffness, and joint pain need ongoing control. Napon 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet intended for patients a doctor has assessed for naproxen treatment.

How it works: Naproxen works by blocking substances in the body called prostaglandins, which help cause pain, swelling, and fever. As a tablet, Napon 500 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the bloodstream, where it helps reduce inflammation at the source of symptoms.

The Napon 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength option, so it is typically chosen when a lower naproxen dose is not enough or when a prescriber wants a less frequent dosing schedule. Because this tablet contains 500 mg in each dose, it may provide stronger symptom control for some adults, but it can also raise the chance of stomach, kidney, and heart-related side effects compared with lower strengths.

• Arthritis pain and stiffness
• Inflammation and swelling
• Joint pain
• Muscle pain
• Menstrual pain
• Back pain

• Swallow Napon 500 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it with food, milk, or after a meal if it bothers your stomach.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• Take it exactly on the schedule prescribed; do not take extra doses for faster relief.
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time possible, as directed by your clinician.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose.

Each Napon 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of naproxen per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, a doctor may prescribe it once or twice daily, and the total amount should not exceed the daily maximum your prescriber recommends; for adults, naproxen is generally limited to 1000 mg per day unless a doctor specifically directs otherwise.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Naproxen may include:

• Upset stomach
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Higher chance of stomach irritation because this is a 500 mg tablet

• Higher-strength naproxen can cause more stomach irritation and bleeding risk than lower doses.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of ulcers, GI bleeding, or acid reflux.
• Use caution if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, liver disease, or fluid retention.
• Avoid taking other NSAIDs at the same time unless your doctor specifically says to.
• Limit alcohol, because it can raise the risk of stomach bleeding.
• Do not use during the last trimester of pregnancy unless your doctor instructs otherwise.
• This tablet may cause dizziness, so be careful driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.

• Other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or aspirin
• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or diuretics
• Lithium
• Methotrexate

Store Napon 500 mg Tablet in the original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.