NAPROSYN EC ORIGINAL

Naprosyn EC contains a medicine called Naproxen. This is a ‘Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug’ or NSAID

Naprosyn EC can lessen pain, swelling, redness and heat(inflammation) and is used to treat adults for:

• Problems with the muscles, joints and tendons, like strains, back pain, ankylosing spondylitis (pain and stiffness in the neck and back) or arthritis.
• Women, while having period pain

ACTIVE INGREDIENT 

The active substance in Naprosyn EC 250 mg, 375 mg and 500 mg Tablets is naproxen.

Each tablet contains either 250 mg (milligrams), 375 mg or 500 mg of naproxen.

The other ingredients in the tablets are povidone, magnesium stearate, water, croscarmellose sodium, methacrylic acid – ethyl acrylate copolymer, purified talc, sodium hydroxide, triethyl citrate, iron oxide black, shellac and propylene glycol.

DOSAGE

Adults 

Muscle, joint or tendon problems and period pain

• The usual starting dose is 500 mg, followed by 250 mg tablet every 6 to 8 hours as needed.

Arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis

• The usual dose is between 500 mg and 1000 mg. • The dose can be taken all at once, or split in two and taken twice a day.

Older people and people with liver and kidney problems

Your doctor will decide your dose, it will usually be lower than that for other adults.

Use in children and adolescents

Naprosyn EC is not for use in children under 16 years of age.

SIDE EFFECTS 

Serious stomach or gut problems, signs include: • Bleeding from the stomach, seen as vomit which has blood in it, or bits that look like coffee grounds.

Allergic reactions, signs include:

• Sudden swelling of your throat, face, hands or feet. • Difficulty breathing, tightness in your chest. • Skin rashes, blisters or itching.

Severe skin rashes, signs include:

• A severe rash that develops quickly, with blisters or peeling of your skin and possibly blisters in your mouth, throat or eyes. Fever, headache, cough and aching body may happen at the same time.

Heart attack, signs include:

• Chest pain which may spread to your neck and shoulders and down your left arm.

WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS

If you have heart problems, previous stroke or think that you might be at risk of these conditions (for example if you have high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol or are a smoker) you should discuss your treatment with your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not take Naprosyn EC if:

• You have now or have ever had any problems with your stomach or gut (intestine) like an ulcer or bleeding.
• You have previously experienced bleeding or perforation in your stomach while taking NSAIDs.
• You have severe problems with your kidneys, liver or heart.
• You are in the last three months of pregnancy.

Children and adolescents

Naprosyn EC is not recommended for use in children under 16 years of age.

STORAGE NOTE

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in original package in order to protect from light. Store below 30ºC.
• Do not use Naprosyn EC after the expiry date printed on the pack. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• Do not throw any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.