Soden Dosage & Drug Information

Indications/Uses

Pain & inflammation in rheumatic disease & other musculoskeletal disorders. Acute gout.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Antirheumatic 275 mg bd. Analgesic & antidysmenorrheal Initially 550 mg, then 275 mg every 6-8 hr as needed. Acute gout Initially 825 mg, then 275 mg every 8 hr as needed.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Take immediately after meals.

Contraindications

Asthmatic attack, rhinitis or urticaria induced by aspirin or other NSAIDs. Pregnancy & lactation.

Special Precautions

Asthma or bronchospasm, bleeding disorders, CV disease, peptic ulceration or history of such ulceration. Concomitant use w/ coumarin anticoagulants. Renal failure.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances. Headache, dizziness, nervousness, skin rash, pruritus, tinnitus, oedema, depression, drowsiness, insomnia, blurred vision & other ocular reaction. Hypersensitivity reactions, abnormal liver function tests, renal function impairment including interstitial nephritis or nephrotic syndrome, agranulocytosis & thrombocytopenia.

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Drug Interactions

May inhibit natriuretic effect of frusemide. Reduced antihypertensive effect of propranolol & other β-blockers. Concomitant use w/ methotrexate, probenecid, anticoagulants, lithium, sulphonylureas, hydantoins.

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.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Soden tab 275 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Soden

naproxen

Manufacturer:

PT Actavis