Description
Key points about Naproxen 500 mg:
- Use: Tendinitis, bursitis, joint pain/osteoarthritis, sciatica, painful periods.
- Dosage: Usually 1 to 2 tablets of 500 mg per day (maximum dose often limited to 1000 mg/day, or 1250 mg depending on the case), taken as one or two doses.
- Administration: Swallow the tablet whole with a large glass of water, preferably with a meal.
- Contraindications: Stomach ulcer, severe liver/kidney disease, pregnancy (from 6 months), allergy to NSAIDs/aspirin.
- Adverse effects: Stomach aches, nausea, dizziness, headache, high blood pressure.
- Precautions: Avoid combining with other NSAIDs. Do not use in children under 6 years old without medical advice.
This medicine requires medical supervision, especially for prolonged treatment.
