Pairox

Naproxen Sodium ·Asiatic Laboratories Ltd.·Tablet

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Packages & prices

Pack	Price	Details
Unit Price	৳	Unit Price: BDT 8.00 (30's pack: BDT 240.00)

Administration

Naproxen Tablet-

Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis: The usual dose is 500-1000 mg daily in two divided doses after meals.
Management of pain, primary dysmenorrhea, acute tendonitis & bursitis: Recommended starting dose is 500 mg followed by 500 mg every 12 hours or 250 mg every 6-8 hours. The initial total daily dose should not exceed 1250 mg and thereafter, the total daily dose should not exceed 1000 mg.
Acute gout: Recommended starting dose is 750 mg followed by 250 mg every 8 hours until the attack has subsided.

Naproxen Suspension-

For Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: The usual dose for children over 2 years is 10 mg/kg/day given as two divided doses at 12-hours intervals. Therapy in children under 2 years of age is not recommended.

Naproxen Gel-

Is to be applied 2-6 times a day as required and is not recommended for use in children.

Effects

Most frequently reported side effects include following:

Gastrointestinal: Heartburn, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia.
Central Nervous System: Headache, vertigo, drowsiness.
Dermatological: Pruritus (itching), purpura.
Cardiovascular: Edema, palpitation.
Others: Visual disturbances, hearing disturbances.

Indications

Naproxen is indicated for the relief of sign and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis & acute gout. It is also indicated for the management of primary dysmenorrhea & pain.

Pharmacology

Naproxen is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-inflammatory, analgesic & antipyretic properties. It is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and achieves 95% bioavailability.