naproxen
Patient Counselling
Patient Counselling Information:1
This medication is a non-steroid-anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medication. In painful menstrual cycles, naproxen can be used to ease the pain. Take 1 to 2 tablets or liquid gel tablets every 8 to 12 hours at the onset of menses or pain and continued for 2 to 3 days if needed. Pain relief should be expected after 1 hour of taking naproxen. In order to judge its efficacy, it should be tried for 3 menstrual cycles. It is best to take naproxen with food or milk so that it does not upset your stomach. Do not take this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction (including asthma) to other NSAIDs like ibuprofen, aspirin, Celebrex, Voltaren. Some side effects of this drug include: abdominal discomfort, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, or drowsiness.
See your doctor right away if:
Store naproxen at room temperature, in a dry place (not in the bathroom) and away from sunlight. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
References:
1. Lexicomp Online. Naproxen (Patient Education – Adult Medication). http://online.lexi.com/lco/action/doc/retrieve/docid/patch_f/7344#f_pharmacology-and-pharmacokinetics. Accessed July 19, 2013.
This medication is a non-steroid-anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medication. In painful menstrual cycles, naproxen can be used to ease the pain. Take 1 to 2 tablets or liquid gel tablets every 8 to 12 hours at the onset of menses or pain and continued for 2 to 3 days if needed. Pain relief should be expected after 1 hour of taking naproxen. In order to judge its efficacy, it should be tried for 3 menstrual cycles. It is best to take naproxen with food or milk so that it does not upset your stomach. Do not take this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction (including asthma) to other NSAIDs like ibuprofen, aspirin, Celebrex, Voltaren. Some side effects of this drug include: abdominal discomfort, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, or drowsiness.
See your doctor right away if:
- Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Chest pain or pressure.
- Change in strength on 1 side is greater than the other, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, or blurred eyesight.
- Very upset stomach or throwing up.
- Very bad belly pain.
- Very bad swelling or pain of hands or feet.
- A big weight gain.
- Black, tarry, or bloody stools.
- Blood in the urine.
- Any bruising or bleeding.
Store naproxen at room temperature, in a dry place (not in the bathroom) and away from sunlight. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
References:
1. Lexicomp Online. Naproxen (Patient Education – Adult Medication). http://online.lexi.com/lco/action/doc/retrieve/docid/patch_f/7344#f_pharmacology-and-pharmacokinetics. Accessed July 19, 2013.