Naproxen is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory dug (NSAID) and was initially approved for prescription use in 1976 and then for over-the-counter (OTC) use in 1994.[A178975] It can effectively manage acute pain as well as pain related to rheumatic diseases, and has a well studied adverse effect profile.[A179098] Given its overall tolerability and effectiveness, naproxen can be considered a first line treatment for a variety of clinical situations requiring analgesia.[A179098] Naproxen is available in both immediate and delayed release formulations, in combination with sumatriptan to treat migraines, and in combination with esomeprazole to lower the risk of developing gastric ulcers.[L6582][L6583][L7309][L7312]
Naproxen Sodium and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Sinus and Cold
Naproxen-375
Apo Naproxen Tab 125mg
Back and Muscle Pain
Nu-naprox Tab 500mg
Anaprox DS Tab 550mg
Preferred Plus Sinus and Cold D
Pro-naproxen EC
Headache Pain
Theraproxen
Calmadol Pain Reliever
Rx Act All Day Pain Relief
Novo-naprox Tab 125mg
Nx 12 Hour
SALLUS Pain Relief Collection with Naproxen
Naproxen Caplets All day relief for pain
Good Sense All Day Pain Relief
Lil Drug Store Pain Relief All Day
Leader Naproxen Sodium
Naproxen Sodium
Nu-naprox Tab 250mg
Kirkland Signature Naproxen Sodium
Signature Care Naproxen Sodium PM
Teva-naproxen
Pain Zero
Flanax Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Ratio-naproxen E
Naproxen Menstrual Pain Relief
NaproPax
Medique Mediproxen
PMS-naproxen
Sunmark Naproxen Sodium
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Sinus and Cold D
Sumatriptan Succinate and Naproxen Sodium
Smart Sense Naproxen Sodium
Naproxen
7 Select Naproxen Sodium
Aleve-D Sinus and Cold
DG Health Naproxen Sodium
Careone Naproxen Sodium
Flanax Menstrual Pain Reliever
Synflex Tab 275mg
Xpect Naproxen Sodium
Clear Choice Naproxen Sodium
Naprelan
Naprosyn E Tab 500mg
Up and Up Naproxen Sodium PM
Pain Relief
Humana Pharmacy All Day Pain Relief
Naprotin
Naprosyn E Tab 250mg
Good Sense Naproxen Sodium
Ntp-naproxen Sodium
Indication
Naproxen is indicated for the management of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, acute gout, primary dysmenorrhea, and for the relief of mild to moderate pain.[L6582][L6583][A178975] Further, it is first-line therapy for osteoarthritis, acute gouty arthritis, dysmenorrhea, and musculoskeletal inflammation and pain.[A178975]
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