Naprosyn Tablets (Generic Aleve) - Active Ingredient And Chemical structure
The active ingredient contained in Naprosyn Tablets is Naproxen Sodium. Naproxen is an odorless, white to off-white crystalline substance. It is lipid soluble, practically insoluble in water at low pH and freely soluble in water at high pH.. The structure is shown below
Generic Forms and Brand names of Aleve (Naproxen Sodium)
Naprosyn Tablets are manufactured by RPG Lifesciences Ltd., India under license of F. Hoffmann- La Roche Ltd. Switzerland. Aleve which has the active ingredient is also sold as Anaprox Naprelan. Antalgin, Feminax Ultra, Flanax, Inza, Midol Extended Relief, Miranax, Nalgesin,Naposin, Naprogesic, Naprosyn, Narocin, Proxen, Synflex, Xenobid and under various other brand names.
Generic Aleve (Naprosyn Tablets) - Uses
Generic Aleve in the form of Naprosyn Tablets is used to treat signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and juvenile arthritis.
Naprosyn Tablets (Generic Aleve) - Preparations
Naprosyn is available as tablets of 250 mg, 375 mg and 500 mg for oral administration.
Naprosyn Tablets (Generic Aleve) - Storage Requirements
Naprosyn Tablets are to be stored at room temperature (15°C to 30°C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light.
Naprosyn Tablets - Dosage
The lowest effective dose for the shortest possible duration should be used. After observing the response to initial therapy with Naprosyn Tablets, the dose and frequency should be adjusted to suit an individual patient’s needs. For the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis the adult dose is 250 mg or 375 mg or 500 mg twice daily.
Side Effects Of Naprosyn Tablets (Generic Aleve)
The most common side effects of are stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, gas, heartburn, nausea, vomiting and dizziness.
Serious side effects include heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, heart failure from body swelling (fluid retention), kidney problems including kidney failure, bleeding and ulcers in the stomach and intestine, low red blood cells (anemia), life-threatening skin reactions, life-threatening allergic reactions, liver problems including liver failure, asthma attacks in people who have asthma
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