NAPROX EC tab 500mg – local blister

NAPROX EC tablets are indicated for:

the relief of the signs and symptoms of:

• rheumatoid arthritis
• osteoarthritis
• ankylosing spondylitis
• polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis

NAPROX EC tablets are also indicated for:

the relief of signs and symptoms of:

• tendonitis
• bursitis
• acute gout

the management of:

• pain
• primary dysmenorrhea

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

 The active substance in Naprox EC 500 mg Tablets is naproxen 500mg

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

Naprox EC 500mg 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.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Cardiovascular thrombotic events: avoid

Status post coronary / artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery

Post MI patients

Gastrointestinal bleeding, ulceration and perforations: avoid

Heart failure and edema

Hepatoxicity

Renal toxicity and hyperkalemia

Anaphylactic reactions

Serious skin reactions

Children and adolescents;

Naprox 500mg is not recommended for use in children under 16 years of age.

STORAGE 

• 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 Naprox EC tab 500mg 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.
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.