Bio-Naproxen 250 & 500 250 mg, 500 mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 30 September 2024
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gout, and mild to moderate pain.
Dosage (summary)
250 to 375 mg twice daily with food; acute gout: 750 mg initially, then 250 mg every 8 hours.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding; may impair female fertility.
Key Drug Interactions
- Anticoagulants
- Diuretics
- Methotrexate
- Lithium
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to naproxen
- Active gastrointestinal bleeding
- Severe renal impairment
- Pregnancy
Common side effects
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Headache
Counselling Points
- Take with food to reduce GI upset
- Report any unusual abdominal symptoms
- Avoid alcohol
Serious warnings
- Risk of cardiovascular events
- Gastrointestinal ulceration
- Renal failure
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