Proxen 500 Mg 20 S

Key information

• Active ingredient: naproxen 500 mg per film-coated tablet
• NSAID used to relieve pain and inflammation in rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions
• Prescription-only medicine; a valid prescription is required at delivery
• Pack of 20 film-coated tablets
• Relieves symptoms but does not cure the underlying condition

Proxen 500 mg is a film-coated tablet containing naproxen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and stiffness linked to rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions. It is a prescription-only medicine.

Specs

Product type: Film-coated tablets, NSAID Active ingredient: Naproxen 500 mg per tablet Used for: Pain and inflammation in rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions Dispensing: Prescription-only medicine (POM) Pack size: 20 tablets Storage: Store at room temperature

About this medicine

• Helps relieve pain, swelling, joint stiffness, and inflammation associated with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Works by reducing the body's production of prostaglandins, the substances involved in pain, inflammation, and fever.
• Supplied as a 500 mg film-coated tablet taken orally as part of a treatment plan set by your prescriber.

Safety information

Possible side effects include stomach upset, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, ringing in the ears, vision changes, confusion, and skin rash. As with other NSAIDs, there is a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding or ulceration, kidney effects, and increased cardiovascular risk, particularly at high doses or with long-term use. Use with caution if you have asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease, peptic ulcer disease, or reduced liver or kidney function, especially in the elderly. Tell your doctor about other medicines you take, including cholestyramine, digoxin, lithium, methotrexate, phenytoin, warfarin, heart or blood pressure medicines, and insulin or oral diabetes medicines. This is a prescription-only medicine that requires a valid prescription. Always read the patient information leaflet and use under the guidance of a healthcare professional.

How to use

Take exactly as directed by your doctor and follow the approved patient information leaflet. Swallow each tablet with a full glass of water, preferably with food to reduce stomach irritation, and stay upright for at least 10 minutes after taking it. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed, and do not exceed the dose your prescriber has set.