Drug Information
| Drug Generic Name | NAPROXEN SODIUM |
| Drug Class | NON-NARCOTIC ANALGESICS |
| Chapter | Central Nervous System |
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Indications: mild to moderate pain and inflammation in rheumatic disease (including juvenile idiopathic arthritis) and other musculoskeletal disorders; dysmenorrhoea; acute gout. Cautions: Same as for other NSAIDs; breast-feeding. Dose: 550 mg initially, then 275 mg 6-8 hourly when necessary, preferably after food. (275 mg sodium salt = 250 mg naproxen but the salt has a more rapid action). |
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