Naproz 500 mg Tablet

Naproz 500 mg Tablet is a prescription naproxen tablet used to relieve pain and inflammation. Each Naproz 500 mg Tablet contains 500 mg of naproxen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is commonly used for arthritis and other painful inflammatory conditions when a doctor wants a higher-strength tablet for symptom control.

How it works: Naproxen works by blocking substances in the body called prostaglandins that cause pain, swelling, and fever. As a tablet, Naproz 500 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system to help reduce arthritis pain and inflammation.

Because Naproz 500 mg Tablet contains 500 mg in one tablet, it is a higher-strength naproxen tablet and is generally used only after a clinician has decided it is appropriate. Compared with lower-dose naproxen products, this strength can be more convenient for maintenance dosing, but it also means the full 500 mg is taken at once, so careful attention to prescribed frequency and daily limits is important.

• Arthritis pain and swelling
• Osteoarthritis symptoms
• Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms
• Ankylosing spondylitis symptoms
• Other inflammatory pain conditions prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Naproz 500 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it with food or milk if it upsets 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 tablets for faster relief.
• Use the lowest number of tablets needed as directed, because each tablet already contains 500 mg of naproxen.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Naproz 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of naproxen per tablet. The exact dose and how often you take it depend on your condition, age, response, and medical history, and your doctor should set the schedule. Do not exceed the daily maximum your prescriber gives you, because higher total naproxen doses increase the risk of stomach bleeding, kidney problems, and heart-related side effects.

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

Common side effects of Naproxen may include:

• Stomach upset
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Swelling or fluid retention, which may be more noticeable with a 500 mg tablet

• Naproz 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength NSAID tablet, so it should be used only as prescribed.
• Avoid taking it with other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or more naproxen unless your doctor says it is safe.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, GI bleeding, kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, or high blood pressure.
• Alcohol can raise the risk of stomach bleeding while taking naproxen.
• This medicine can increase cardiovascular risk, especially with higher doses or longer use.
• It may cause dizziness in some people, so be careful when driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, especially in the third trimester, because naproxen may not be appropriate.

• Other NSAIDs, including ibuprofen and aspirin
• Blood thinners such as warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, or clopidogrel
• Steroids such as prednisone
• ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and diuretics
• SSRIs or SNRIs, which can increase bleeding risk

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