Side Effects:

Common Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Epigastric pain, Flatulence, Nausea, Vomiting, Indigestion.

Expert advice for Naprosyn Tablet SR
It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach. It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time. Naprosyn can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does Naprosyn help with pain?
Naprosyn is a pain killer and is used to reduce pain. It belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and is used to treat diseases of joints such as rheumatoid arthritis (including in children), osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis. It is also used to treat attacks of gout, muscle and bone disorders and painful periods.

Q. Can I take Naprosyn for a sinus infection?
Naprosyn may be given to reduce the pain and swelling associated with sinus infection. It does not, however, treat any infections, you would need antibiotics for the same. Consult a doctor for the treatment of sinus infection.

Q. Does Naprosyn raise blood pressure?
Naprosyn can raise your blood pressure, however, it is not a very common side effect. Talk to your doctor if you are a hypertensive (patient of high blood pressure) and you have been asked to take Naprosyn or you experience high blood pressure while taking Naprosyn.

Q. Does Naprosyn cause constipation?
Naprosyn can cause constipation, however, it is not a very common side effect. Talk to your doctor before if you experience constipation while taking Naprosyn.

Q. Does Naprosyn contain sulfa?
Naprosyn doesn't contain any sulfa substance.

Q. Is Naprosyn a controlled substance?
Naprosyn is not a controlled substance, however, it is available only when prescribed by a doctor.

Q. Is Naprosyn addictive?
Naprosyn has not been reported to have any addictive potential.

Q. Does naproxen contain caffeine?
Naproxen does not contain any caffeine.

Q. Is Naprosyn safe?
Naprosyn is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Naprosyn a narcotic?
Naprosyn is not a narcotic medicine. It is a painkiller and belongs to the group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Q. Is Naprosyn safe in pregnancy?
Naprosyn should not be taken during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or you are planning to have a baby, tell your doctor before taking this medicine.

Q. Is Naprosyn a blood thinner?
Naprosyn is not a blood thinner. It is a painkiller and belongs to the group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Q. Is Naprosyn good for headaches?
Naprosyn can help in relieving a headache and has been used for treating migraine headaches. However, it has not been found to be very effective for the relief of migraine headaches as mentioned in some studies. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines for the relief of headache.

Q. Is Naprosyn over the counter?
Naprosyn is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It belongs to a class of prescription drugs.

Q. Is naproxen better than ibuprofen?
Naproxen and ibuprofen belong to the same class of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and has a similar way of working, but their effect may vary upon individual response. Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use.

Q. Can I take naproxen with ibuprofen?
Naproxen and ibuprofen both belong to the class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). When used together, they can cause coagulation problems (increased tendency for bleeding) and can also increase blood potassium levels. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Can I take naproxen with paracetamol?
Naproxen can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take naproxen with meloxicam?
Meloxicam and naproxen both belong to the class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) When used together, they can cause coagulation problems (increased tendency for bleeding) and can also increase blood potassium levels. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Naprosyn with oxycodone?
Naprosyn can be taken with oxycodone. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take naproxen with codeine?
Naproxen can be taken with codeine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Naprosyn with prednisone?
Naprosyn and prednisone can increase the toxicity of each other. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take naproxen with tramadol?
Naproxen can be taken with tramadol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Naprosyn for cramps (painful periods)?
Naprosyn can be used for treating cramps (painful periods). Talk to your doctor before taking any medicines for cramps.

Q. Can I take Naprosyn for fever?
Naprosyn is not generally used to treat fever. It is a pain-killer and is used for treating various painful conditions. Consult a doctor if you have a fever as it is important to know the cause of fever before starting any medicines.

Q. Can I take Naprosyn for back pain?
Naprosyn can be used to treat muscle and bone disorders, so, it can help in relieving back pain. However, consult a doctor for the relief of back pain as it is important to find out the cause of back pain before starting any medicines.

Q. Can I take Naprosyn for a cold?
Naprosyn is not used to treat cold. Consult a doctor if you have a cold before taking any medicine.

Q. Can I take Naprosyn for a hangover?
Naprosyn is not used to treat a hangover.

Q. Can I take Naprosyn for gallbladder pain?
Naprosyn is not used to treat gallbladder pain. Consult a doctor if you think you have gall bladder pain as it is important to know the reason for pain before starting any medicines.

Q. Can I take Naprosyn for tonsillitis?
Naprosyn is not used to treat tonsillitis. Consult a doctor if you think you have tonsillitis as it would need to be diagnosed before the start of any treatment.

Q. Can I take Naprosyn for urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Naprosyn is not used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) as it is a pain killer and you would need an antibiotic for the treatment of an infection. Please consult your doctor if you think you have urinary tract infection (UTI) as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Can I take Naprosyn for a toothache (dental pain)?
Naprosyn is a pain killer, so can be used for the treatment of a toothache (dental pain), however, please consult your doctor before starting any painkillers as there could be an underlying infection which needs to be taken care of along with.

Q. Does Naprosyn make you sleepy?
Naprosyn may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or tired and may cause blurred vision and you need to be careful while driving or operating any machinery. Talk to your doctor before taking Naprosyn.

Q. Does Naprosyn work immediately?
Naprosyn starts working immediately as it is absorbed quickly from the gastrointestinal tract. Some pain relief occurs after a few hours, however, the full effect is seen after a couple of weeks. Please consult your doctor for more details.

Q. Does Naprosyn expire?
Yes, Naprosyn does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.

Q. Does Naprosyn have aspirin in it?
Naprosyn does not contain aspirin. These are two different drugs which belong to the same group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Q. Does Naprosyn get you high?
Naprosyn does not get you high. It has not been reported to have any addiction potential.

Q. Does Naprosyn work?
Naprosyn works if used for the right indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does naproxen have paracetamol in it?
Naproxen does not contain paracetamol. These are two different medicines which belong to the same group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Q. Can I take Naprosyn for the treatment of flu?
Naprosyn is not recommended for the treatment of flu. Talk to your doctor if you have flu before taking any medicines. It is a self-limiting condition and you may not need to take any treatment for this.

Q. Can I take Naprosyn for swollen glands?
Naprosyn may be given to reduce the pain and swelling associated with the swollen glands. It does not, however, treat any underlying infections if any, you would need antibiotics for the same. Consult a doctor before taking any antibiotics.