PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

Naproxen 500 mg (enteric-coated), 

Uses/Indication

Naprox EC tablets are used to treat; The enteric coating helps protect the stomach lining by allowing the tablet to dissolve in the intestine instead of the stomach.

• Diseases of the joints such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis.
• Naproxen cannot cure arthritis but is used to give relief of some symptoms such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness and joint pain.
• Attacks of gout
• Muscle and bone disorders such as cervical spondylitis, low back pain, strains and sprains, muscular pain and stiffness (fibrositis) and inflammation of tendons (tenosynovitis).

It is also used to treat painful menstrual periods.

Directions for Use

• Adults: 250–500 mg twice daily, depending on medical advice

• Swallow whole with water. Do not crush or chew—the coating is essential for delayed release.

• Take preferably before meals to ensure proper dissolution in the intestine
  Do not exceed 1,000 mg per day unless prescribed.

Side Effects

• Common: Heartburn, abdominal pain, dizziness, headache

• Less Common: Nausea, constipation, skin rash

• Serious (rare): GI bleeding, ulcers, kidney impairment, severe allergic reactions
  Seek immediate medical attention for symptoms like vomiting blood, black stools, or difficulty breathing.

Warnings & Cautions

• Not suitable for children under 12 years

• Avoid in patients with peptic ulcer, bleeding disorders, or severe kidney, liver, or heart disease

• Caution in elderly, hypertensive, or asthmatic patients

• Avoid alcohol and other NSAIDs while on naproxen

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Use only on medical advice

• Long-term use should be monitored by a healthcare professional