Naprosyn SR Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It provides relief from pain and inflammation in conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, and juvenile arthritis. It also helps in relieving muscle and joint pain, headache, toothache, and menstrual cramps.Naprosyn SR Tablet should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset and reduce side effects. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as it will become less effective if you do.The most common side effects of this medicine include indigestion, abdominal pain, nausea, headache, rash, bruises, and edema. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.This medicine is generally considered safe but is not suitable for everybody. Before you take it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, asthma, blood disorders, or drink a lot of alcohol. Also, tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while using this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Naprosyn SR Tablet is to be taken with food.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Naprosyn SR Tablet is to be taken with food.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Naprosyn SR Tablet.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Naprosyn SR Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Naprosyn SR Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Naprosyn SR Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Naprosyn SR Tablet may make you feel dizzy, depressed, sleepy, tired, or make it difficult to sleep. It may also affect your vision. This may affect your driving ability.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Naprosyn SR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Naprosyn SR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CAUTION

Naprosyn SR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Naprosyn SR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Naprosyn SR Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

strip of 10 tablet sr

Chemical Class :: Propionic acid Derivatives
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class :: NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (propionic acid)

Pain relief

Store below 30?C

Q. Does Naprosyn SR Tablet help with pain?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet is a pain killer and is used to reduce pain. It belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and is used to treat diseases of joints such as rheumatoid arthritis (including in children), osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis. It is also used to treat attacks of gout, muscle and bone disorders and painful periods. | Q. Can I take Naprosyn SR Tablet for a sinus infection?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet may be given to reduce the pain and swelling associated with sinus infection. It does not, however, treat any infections, you would need antibiotics for the same. Consult a doctor for the treatment of sinus infection.| Q. Does Naprosyn SR Tablet raise blood pressure?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet can raise your blood pressure, however, it is not a very common side effect. Talk to your doctor if you are a hypertensive (patient of high blood pressure) and you have been asked to take Naprosyn SR Tablet or you experience high blood pressure while taking Naprosyn SR Tablet.| Q. Does Naprosyn SR Tablet cause constipation?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet can cause constipation, however, it is not a very common side effect. Talk to your doctor before if you experience constipation while taking Naprosyn SR Tablet.| Q. Does Naprosyn SR Tablet contain sulfa?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet doesn't contain any sulfa substance. | Q. Is Naprosyn SR Tablet a controlled substance?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet is not a controlled substance, however, it is available only when prescribed by a doctor.| Q. Is Naprosyn SR Tablet addictive?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet has not been reported to have any addictive potential.| Q. Is Naprosyn SR Tablet safe?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.| Q. Is Naprosyn SR Tablet a narcotic?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet is not a narcotic medicine. It is a painkiller and belongs to the group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).| Q. Is Naprosyn SR Tablet safe in pregnancy?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet should not be taken during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or you are planning to have a baby, tell your doctor before taking this medicine. | Q. Is Naprosyn SR Tablet a blood thinner?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet is not a blood thinner. It is a painkiller and belongs to the group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).| Q. Is Naprosyn SR Tablet good for headaches?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet can help in relieving a headache and has been used for treating migraine headaches. However, it has not been found to be very effective for the relief of migraine headaches as mentioned in some studies. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines for the relief of headache.| Q. Is Naprosyn SR Tablet over the counter?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It belongs to a class of prescription drugs.| Q. Can I take Naprosyn SR Tablet with oxycodone?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet can be taken with oxycodone. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.| Q. Can I take Naprosyn SR Tablet with prednisone?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet and prednisone can increase the toxicity of each other. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.| Q. Can I take Naprosyn SR Tablet for cramps (painful periods)?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet can be used for treating cramps (painful periods). Talk to your doctor before taking any medicines for cramps. | Q. Can I take Naprosyn SR Tablet for fever?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet is not generally used to treat fever. It is a pain-killer and is used for treating various painful conditions. Consult a doctor if you have a fever as it is important to know the cause of fever before starting any medicines.| Q. Can I take Naprosyn SR Tablet for back pain?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet can be used to treat muscle and bone disorders, so, it can help in relieving back pain. However, consult a doctor for the relief of back pain as it is important to find out the cause of back pain before starting any medicines.| Q. Can I take Naprosyn SR Tablet for a cold?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet is not used to treat cold. Consult a doctor if you have a cold before taking any medicine.| Q. Can I take Naprosyn SR Tablet for a hangover?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet is not used to treat a hangover. | Q. Can I take Naprosyn SR Tablet for gallbladder pain?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet is not used to treat gallbladder pain. Consult a doctor if you think you have gall bladder pain as it is important to know the reason for pain before starting any medicines.| Q. Can I take Naprosyn SR Tablet for tonsillitis?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet is not used to treat tonsillitis. Consult a doctor if you think you have tonsillitis as it would need to be diagnosed before the start of any treatment.| Q. Can I take Naprosyn SR Tablet for urinary tract infection (UTI)?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet is not used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) as it is a pain killer and you would need an antibiotic for the treatment of an infection. Please consult your doctor if you think you have urinary tract infection (UTI) as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.| Q. Can I take Naprosyn SR Tablet for a toothache (dental pain)?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet is a pain killer, so can be used for the treatment of a toothache (dental pain), however, please consult your doctor before starting any painkillers as there could be an underlying infection which needs to be taken care of along with.| Q. Does Naprosyn SR Tablet make you sleepy?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or tired and may cause blurred vision and you need to be careful while driving or operating any machinery. Talk to your doctor before taking Naprosyn SR Tablet.| Q. Does Naprosyn SR Tablet work immediately?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet starts working immediately as it is absorbed quickly from the gastrointestinal tract. Some pain relief occurs after a few hours, however, the full effect is seen after a couple of weeks. Please consult your doctor for more details.| Q. Does Naprosyn SR Tablet expire?::: Yes, Naprosyn SR Tablet does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.| Q. Does Naprosyn SR Tablet have aspirin in it?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet does not contain aspirin. These are two different drugs which belong to the same group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).| Q. Does Naprosyn SR Tablet get you high?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet does not get you high. It has not been reported to have any addiction potential.| Q. Does Naprosyn SR Tablet work?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet works if used for the right indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.| Q. Can I take Naprosyn SR Tablet for the treatment of flu?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet is not recommended for the treatment of flu. Talk to your doctor if you have flu before taking any medicines. It is a self-limiting condition and you may not need to take any treatment for this.| Q. Can I take Naprosyn SR Tablet for swollen glands?::: Naprosyn SR Tablet may be given to reduce the pain and swelling associated with the swollen glands. It does not, however, treat any underlying infections if any, you would need antibiotics for the same. Consult a doctor before taking any antibiotics.

Indigestion
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Headache
Rash
Bruise
Edema (swelling)