Naproxen 500mg Tablets

Buy Naproxen 500mg Tablets

Naproxen Tablets - 500mg are a pain relief medication that can also help to reduce swelling or inflammation.

The tablets are ideal for conditions like arthritis, which causes swollen, painful joints, period pain and muscle sprains and strains. 

How Naproxen Tablets work

Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) medication that helps ease pain and inflammation by blocking the hormones that cause them, effectively helping to reduce their effects. 

Naproxen helps to prevent pain and swelling by going right to the source; it can also help to bring down a high temperature or fever if you have one.

Directions

Always take Naproxen exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you. 

Swallow each tablet whole with water. 

The dosage will depend on the type of pain you have.

For rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthrosis and ankylosing spondylitis: The usual dose is 500-1000mg daily, taken in 2 doses 12 hours apart.

For acute gout: The usual starting dose is 750mg, followed by 250mg every 8 hours until the attack has passed.

For acute musculoskeletal disorders and dysmenorrhoea: The usual starting dose is 500mg, followed by 250mg at 6-8 hour intervals as needed. Do not take more than 1250mg in the first 24 hours.

Side effects

Like all medicines, Naproxen may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Side effects of this product may include:

• Heartburn, indigestion and inflammation of the stomach
• Dry mouth 
• Constipation 
• Wind
• Inflammation of the food pipe
• Difficulty sleeping, confusion and hallucinations 
• Fits or seizures
• Feeling dizzy 
• Pins and needles 
• Difficulty with your memory or concentration 
• Nervousness
• Euphoria 
• Low body temperature 
• Worsening of Parkinson’s disease
• Changes to your eyesight or eye pain
• Ringing in the ears and hearing loss
• Oedema, tiredness and shortness of breath 
• Heart palpitations 
• Slow heartbeat
• High blood pressure
• Feeling faint 
• Pain and inflammation of the blood vessels 
• Itchiness, black marks or spots on the skin and tender, bruise-like swelling 
• Swelling of the neck and face
• Redness of the skin
• Pus containing spots and peeling skin
• Hair loss
• Blood and protein in your urine, kidney problems and frequent urination 
• Thirst, fever, muscle pain or weakness, mouth ulcers and a stuffy nose

If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Serious side effects

Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness. 

If you experience any of the following side effects, stop taking this medicine and seek medical advice immediately:

• Severe skin reactions, including blistering and peeling of the skin and mucus membranes 
• Passing blood in your stools, vomiting blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds and ulcers in your stomach or gut
• Severe stomach pain that spreads to your back 
• Worsening of ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease 
• Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice) 
• Feeling tired, loss of appetite and pale-coloured stools 
• Chest pain, which may spread down the arms, shortness of breath, feeling light-headed, dizzy and sweating
• A severe headache, stiff neck, vomiting and fever

Warnings

Naproxen may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take these tablets if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if:

• You have or have had a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding of the stomach and intestine 
• You have had asthma, hay fever, itchiness or skin rashes after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs
• You have or have ever had peptic ulceration or bleeding in your digestive tract
• You have severe problems with your liver, kidney or heart
• You have a bleeding disorder e.g. cerebrovascular bleeding 
• You have blood in your stool 
• You pass black tarry stools or vomit blood or any dark particles that look like coffee grounds
• You have haemorrhoids 

Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this medicine if: 

• You have ever had an allergic reaction after taking NSAIDs 
• You have or have had asthma, hay fever or allergies, such as swelling of the tongue or larynx, inflammation of the nose, nasal polyps or breathing difficulties
• You have an autoimmune condition e.g. colitis or Crohn’s disease 
• You suffer from any blood clotting disorders 
• You have heart problems 
• You are having liver or adrenal function tests 
• You have kidney or liver problems, including alcohol-related diseases or other forms of cirrhosis of the liver

Using/taking other medicines

If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before taking Naproxen.

You must tell your healthcare provider if you are taking the following medication:

• Other painkillers e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen, diclofenac, paracetamol and COX II inhibitors 
• Medicines for epilepsy e.g. phenytoin 
• Medicines for blood clots e.g. warfarin
• Medicines for infections e.g. hydrochlorothiazide 
• Medicines for heart failure e.g. furosemide or digoxin 
• Medicines for high blood pressure e.g. propranolol or cilazapril
• Angiotensin-II receptor antagonists 
• Quinolone antibiotics e.g. ciprofloxacin or moxifloxacin 
• Medicines for gout e.g. probenicid 
• Medicines for psoriasis e.g. methotrexate 
• Medicines for arthritis e.g. prednisolone 
• Medicines for mental health problems e.g. lithium, fluoxetine, or citalopram 
• Antacids 
• Medicines used to lower blood cholesterol e.g. cholestyramine 
• Anti-diabetic medicines e.g. glimepridie or glipizide 
• Medicines used to treat AIDS and HIV e.g. zidovudine 
• Medicines used to treat osteoporosis and other bone diseases e.g. alendronic acid 
• Tacrolimus and ciclosporin, which are used to prevent tissue rejection after a transplant 
• Mifepristone, which is used to terminate a pregnancy 

Age restrictions 

Unfortunately, we cannot prescribe this product from our clinic to anyone under 18 years old.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are in the first 6 months of pregnancy, you must only take Naproxen if your doctor has advised you to. Do not take this product during the last 3 months of pregnancy. Do not take these tablets if you are breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before taking any new medicine. 

Driving and operating machinery 

This medicine may make you feel drowsy or dizzy. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel safe enough to do so. 

Fertility risks

Naproxen may make it difficult for you to become pregnant. You should speak to your healthcare provider if you are planning to get pregnant.

Storage information

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Important information

This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to the NHS website. 

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before taking this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.