Soden Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Naproxen Na

Indications/Uses

Relief of mild to moderate pain including pain following IUD insertion, pain due to orthopedic surgery, post-partum & post-op pain. Primary dysmenorrhea. Migraine headache prophylaxis. Signs & symptoms of mild to moderately severe, acute or chronic, musculoskeletal & soft tissue inflammation & acute gout.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Analgesia, dysmenorrhea, acute musculoskeletal condition, acute pain state in which there is an inflammatory component Initially 550 mg followed by 275 mg every 6-8 hr as required. Max total daily dose: 1,375 mg. Acute gout Initially 825 mg followed by 275 mg every 8 hr as needed. Migraine 825 mg at 1st symptom of impending attack. May take an additional dose of 275-550 mg throughout the day if necessary but not before ½ hr after initial dose. Max total daily dose: 1,375 mg. Migraine headache prophylaxis 550 mg bd.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to prescription & over-the-counter products containing naproxen or naproxen Na. Asthma, rhinitis & nasal polyps induced by aspirin or other NSAIDs. Patients w/ active peptic ulceration or GI bleeding. Childn <2 yr.

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