Ritemed Naproxen Sodium

Ritemed Naproxen Sodium

naproxen

Manufacturer:

Am-Europharma

Distributor:

RiteMED
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Naproxen Na
Indications/Uses
Musculoskeletal & joint disorders eg, ankylosing spondylitis, OA & RA including juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Dysmenorrhea, headache including migraine, post-op pain, soft-tissue disorders, acute gout. To reduce fever.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Rheumatic disorders 500 mg-1 g daily as single or in 2 divided doses. Dysmenorrhea & acute musculoskeletal disorders Initially 500 mg followed by 250 mg every 6-8 hr. Acute gout 750 mg followed by 250 mg every 8 hr. Migraine 750 mg at the 1st symptom of an impending attack. Childn ≥2 yr Juvenile idiopathic arthritis 10 mg/kg daily in 2 divided doses.
Administration
Should be taken with food: Take immediately after meals.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to ASA or other NSAIDs. History of stroke, CVA; heart attack, MI; CABG; uncontrolled HTN; CHF (NYHA II-IV). Previous or active peptic ulceration.
Special Precautions
Patients w/ cardiac, liver & renal disease; HTN, infections, asthma or allergic disorders; hemorrhagic disorders or impaired renal or hepatic function. Renal impairment CrCl <20 mL/min. Elderly.
Adverse Reactions
GI disturbances eg, GI discomfort, nausea & diarrhea; peptic ulceration & severe GI bleeding.
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.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Ritemed Naproxen Sodium tab 500 mg
Packing/Price
100's (P13/tab, P1,300/box)
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