Naproxen 250 Unimed, Naproxen 500 Unimed 250 mg, 500 mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 4 May 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthrosis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gout, musculoskeletal disorders, and dysmenorrhoea.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 500-1000 mg/day in two doses; acute gout: 750 mg 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
- ACE inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to naproxen
- Active gastrointestinal bleeding
- Severe renal impairment
- Pregnancy
Common side effects
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Oedema
Counselling Points
- Take with food
- Report unusual abdominal symptoms
- Avoid alcohol
- Monitor for signs of bleeding
Serious warnings
- Risk of GI bleeding
- Cardiovascular events
- Bronchospasm in asthmatics
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