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Naprozen 250 Tablet 15's Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

NAPROXEN-250MG

Uses:

Joint pains, Menstrual cramp

Medicinal Benefits:

Naprozen 250 Tablet 15's is used to reduce pain and swelling in muscles and joints in conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis (pain and stiffness in the backbone), cervical spondylitis (wear and tear of spinal discs in neck) and acute gout (severe pain due to excess of uric acid). It is also used to treat fibrositis (muscle pain and stiffness), tenosynovitis (swelling of tendons), low back pain, strains and sprains.

FAQs

Yes, Naprozen 250 Tablet 15's can be used to treat menstrual cramps. Naprozen 250 Tablet 15's is a pain killer that decreases pain and inflammation inducing chemical messenger known as prostaglandin (PG) production in the body that are involved in making the uterus (womb) contract during periods.

Arthritis is chronic condition of joints with pain and inflammation. Naprozen 250 Tablet 15's does not cure arthritis but relieve symptoms of arthritis like joint pain, swelling and stiffness.

No, Naprozen 250 Tablet 15's is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially in the last three months. It can affect and may harm the unborn baby (fetus). Therefore, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Naprozen 250 Tablet 15's.

Yes, Naprozen 250 Tablet 15's may increase the risk of heart problems such as heart attack and stroke especially when used in high doses or for prolonged duration. It is advised to inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions or have history of heart problems or stroke before taking Naprozen 250 Tablet 15's. However, it is recommended to take Naprozen 250 Tablet 15's in dose and for duration as prescribed by your doctor. It should be not used by the patient who have had recent heart by pass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft - CABG).

Naprozen 250 Tablet 15's is a pregnancy category C medicine so, it is advisable to tell your doctor before its intake. It may inhibit ovulation (release of egg from ovary) and decrease the levels of progesterone leading to infertility in women. However, this effect is temporary and ovulation returns to normal mostly after one month of stopping Naprozen 250 Tablet 15's. However, if you are planning for pregnancy or have difficulties becoming pregnant, please inform your doctor before taking Naprozen 250 Tablet 15's.

No, you are not recommended to take Naprozen 250 Tablet 15's with warfarin as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of bleeding more easily. However, if you notice blood in urine or stools, dizziness, unusual bleeding or bruising, vomiting, weakness or headache, please consult a doctor immediately. If you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately to use safely.