Flanax/Flanax Forte Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Naproxen Na

Indications/Uses

Relief of mild to moderately severe pain & fever w/ or w/o accompanying inflammation eg, musculoskeletal trauma, post-op pain & post-dental extraction. Relief of pain associated w/ postpartum cramping & dysmenorrhea. Treatment of acute migraine attack.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Flanax tab Mild to moderately severe pain & fever w/ or w/o accompanying inflammation. Relief of pain associated w/ postpartum cramping & dysmenorrhea Initially 2 tab, then 1 tab 8 hrly. Postpartum pain 2 tab as single dose. Acute migraine Initially 3 tab. Additional 1-2 tab may be taken during the day ≥½ hr after initial dose. Max: 1,375 mg/day. Flanax Forte tab 550 mg bid.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Take immediately after meals.

Contraindications

Aspirin or other NSAID-induced asthma, rhinitis or urticaria. Active peptic ulcer or GI bleeding. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <2 yr.

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Special Precautions

History of GI disease, edema, Na intake, hematological, anaphylactoid/tic reactions, ocular effects. Impaired hepatic & renal function. Do not use chronically in patients w/ CrCl <20 mL/min. Combination w/ NSAIDs/steroids. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Elderly.

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Adverse Reactions

Abdominal discomfort, epigastric distress, GI reactions, peptic ulceration, headache, nausea, peripheral edema, tinnitus, vertigo.

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Drug Interactions

Probenecid, hydantoins, β-blockers, lithium, furosemide, anticoagulant or sulfonylureas; methotrexate. Food, antacid, cholestyramine.

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Storage

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Action

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MIMS Class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

ATC Classification

M01AE02 - naproxen ; Belongs to the class of propionic acid derivatives of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products.

Regulatory Classification

275 mg:Non-Rx;550 mg:Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Flanax Forte tab 550 mg

Packing/Price

250's (P5,500/pack);50's (P1,100/pack)

Form

Flanax tab 275 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P1,075/pack);500's (P5,375/pack)

Flanax/Flanax Forte

naproxen

Manufacturer:

Taisho

Distributor:

Zuellig