Naproxen (Oral Route)


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Naproxen (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Aflaxen
  • Aleve
  • Aleve Arthritis
  • Anaprox
  • Anaprox DS
  • EC Naprosyn
  • Naprelan
  • Naprelan 500
  • Naprelan Dose Card
  • Naprosyn

Canadian Brand Names

  • Naxen

Description

Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve symptoms of arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile arthritis) such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. Naproxen also helps relieve symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis, which is a type of arthritis that affects the joints in the spine. However, this medicine does not cure arthritis and will help you only as long as you continue to take it.

This medicine may also be used to treat mild to moderate pain, including acute gout and other painful conditions such as bursitis, tendonitis, or menstrual cramps.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet
  • Suspension
  • Tablet, Enteric Coated
  • Tablet, Extended Release
Before Using
DR602223 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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