Naprobest®


Naproxen Sodium

Non-Narcotic Analgesic, Antipyretic, Anti Inflammatory



Indication:

Naproxen Sodium is clinically proven for
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)
Tendinitis
Bursitis
Acute Gout
Primary Dysmenorrhea (PD)
The relief of mild to moderate pain


Dosage & Administration:

Pain
500 mg PO initially, then 250 mg PO every 6-8hr or 500 mg PO every12hr PRN(as needed); not to exceed 1250 mg/day naproxen base on day 1; subsequent daily doses should not exceed 1000 mg naproxen base
Extended release: 750-1000 mg PO every day; may temporarily increase to 1500 mg/day if tolerated well and clinically indicated

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis
500-1000 mg/day PO divided every12hr; may increase to 1500 mg/day if tolerated well for limited time
Extended release: 750-1000 mg PO every day; may temporarily increase to 1500 mg/day if tolerated well and clinically indicated

Dysmenorrhea
500 mg PO initially, then 250 mg PO every 6-8hr or 500 mg PO q12hr (long-acting formula); not to exceed 1250 mg/day on first day; subsequent doses should not exceed 1000 mg/day naproxen base

Gout, Acute
750 mg PO initially, followed by 250 mg every8hr until attack subsides
Extended release: 1000-1500 mg every day, followed by 1000 mg every day until attack subsides

Migraine (Off-label)
750 mg PO initially, may give additional 250-500 mg if necessary; not to exceed 1250 mg in 24 hr


Preparation:

NAPROBEST® 250mg Tablet: Each box contains 20x 10 tablets in a blister pack.
NAPROBEST® 500mg Tablet: Each box contains 10x 10 tablets in a blister pack.