Naprosyn 500 mg Tablet

Naprosyn 500 mg Tablet is a prescription pain-relief medicine that contains 500 mg of naproxen in each tablet. Naproxen belongs to the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class, which helps reduce pain, swelling, and stiffness. Naprosyn 500 mg Tablet is used for conditions such as arthritis, tendon or muscle pain, menstrual cramps, and other short-term or long-term inflammatory pain.

How it works: Naproxen works by blocking the body’s COX enzymes, which lowers the production of prostaglandins that cause pain, swelling, and fever. In tablet form, Naprosyn 500 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract to provide systemic anti-inflammatory relief.

Naprosyn 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it is usually chosen when a doctor needs stronger anti-inflammatory pain control than lower-strength naproxen tablets can provide. Because each tablet contains 500 mg, it may be used in people whose symptoms are not well controlled with lower doses, but it should only be taken exactly as prescribed. This strength may be more likely to cause stomach upset or other NSAID side effects if used too often or at higher total daily doses.

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Menstrual cramps
• Muscle or tendon inflammation
• Other doctor-prescribed pain and swelling conditions

• Swallow Naprosyn 500 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your prescriber or pharmacist tells you to do so.
• Take it at the same times each day if you are using it regularly.
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time your doctor recommends.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Naprosyn 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of naproxen per tablet, which is a relatively strong prescription dose. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once or twice daily, but the exact schedule and maximum daily amount must be set by your doctor. Do not exceed the prescribed dose, because higher total daily NSAID exposure raises 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
• Constipation or diarrhea

• This 500 mg tablet is a higher-strength NSAID, so it should be used only under a doctor’s direction.
• Avoid taking Naprosyn 500 mg Tablet with other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or aspirin unless your prescriber says it is okay.
• Alcohol can increase the risk of stomach bleeding while taking naproxen.
• Use extra caution if you have a history of ulcers, bleeding problems, heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, or liver disease.
• NSAIDs can raise the risk of heart attack or stroke, especially with longer use or in people with cardiovascular risk factors.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, especially in the third trimester, because naproxen may harm the unborn baby.
• This tablet may cause dizziness in some people, so be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.

• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel
• ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and diuretics
• Other NSAIDs, including ibuprofen and aspirin
• Lithium or methotrexate

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