Clinical Overview
Naproxen Tablets (250mg, 500mg) is an oral propionic acid NSAID on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It reversibly inhibits both COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, suppressing prostaglandin synthesis. Due to its long elimination half-life (12 to 17 hours), it provides sustained 24-hour platelet inhibition, conferring the most favorable cardiovascular safety profile among all traditional NSAIDs. Indicated for relief of pain and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gout, acute tendinitis, bursitis, and primary dysmenorrhea.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Verified Clinical References
Usage Guidelines
Take orally 250 mg to 500 mg twice daily (morning and evening) with a full glass of water, with or after meals. Swallow whole.
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible Side Effects
Common: Dyspepsia, abdominal pain, nausea, heartburn, headache, dizziness, edema, tinnitus. Rare/Severe: Peptic ulceration, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, acute renal failure, and bronchospasm in aspirin-sensitive patients.
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Black Box Warning: Serious gastrointestinal bleeding, ulceration, and perforation. Safest NSAID from a cardiovascular perspective, but still carries boxed cardiovascular warnings. Contraindicated in active peptic ulcer disease, CABG surgery, and third-trimester pregnancy.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Clinical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or analgesic treatment guidance. Always consult a registered physician or orthopedic specialist before taking pain relievers, anti-inflammatory medications, or anti-arthritic therapies.