Naprongjeong (Naproxen Sodium)

Adult dose

1. Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis: Take 275-550mg (1-2 tablets) once, 2 times a day (every 12 hours). 2. Acute gout: Take a loading dose of 825mg (3 tablets), then take 275mg (1 tablet) every 8 hours until the attack resolves. 3. Dysmenorrhea, skeletal muscle disorders, postoperative pain, pain after tooth extraction, tendinitis, bursitis: Take a loading dose of 550mg (2 tablets

This drug may pose a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding if taken by individuals who regularly consume three or more alcoholic drinks daily; therefore, consultation with a physician or pharmacist is essential. Additionally, this drug can affect the cardiovascular system and may increase the risk of serious cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction or stroke, so individuals with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should exercise special caution. This drug can burden the stomach and may cause serious gastrointestinal problems such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation; therefore, individuals with a history of gastrointestinal diseases or the elderly should be particularly careful. Those with certain conditions such as peptic ulcer, severe blood disorders, liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, heart failure, and hypertension should not take this medication. Individuals who have a hypersensitivity or have experienced allergic reactions to aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should also avoid this medication. During administration, adverse symptoms such as skin rash, severe headache, vomiting, abdominal pain, and bleeding can occur; if any of these symptoms appear, discontinue the medication immediately and consult medical personnel. This medication may be harmful to the fetus, particularly during late pregnancy, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should take it with caution, and breastfeeding women should avoid its use. Additionally, as drug interactions may occur, it is crucial to inform the medical personnel about any medications currently being taken. This medication should be taken at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration; regular blood tests and evaluations of liver and kidney functions are recommended for safety. The elderly and children may be particularly sensitive to adverse reactions, requiring closer observation. Lastly, store this medication out of reach of children, and do not transfer it to different containers.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions
• Severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever
• Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice)
• Sudden and severe headache,

Mild side effects

• Occasionally gastrointestinal discomfort
• stomach pain
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• indigestion
• heartburn
• diarrhea
• constipation

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication along with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and naproxen derivatives, aspirin, high-dose methotrexate. Hapten-type anticonvulsants, sulfa drugs, sulfonylurea blood glucose lowering agents, propranolol and other beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors (such as captopril), loop diuretics and thiazide diuretics, probenecid, lithium, low-dose methotrexate, coumarin anticoagulants (such as warfarin),...

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture; therefore, it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help preserve the efficacy of the medication over time.

Appearance

Light blue rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

10 tablets (10 tablets/PTP), 90 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle