Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Naproxen Liquid Gels (Pharmascience)
ABOUT THIS MEDICATION
What the medication is used for:
Trust NAPROXEN LIQUID GELS for providing fast and effective relief of pain such as arthritis pain and pain of inflammation. NAPROXEN LIQUID GELS relieves arthritic conditions such as stiffness, pain experienced day or night due to arthritis or stiffness of rheumatic conditions. NAPROXEN LIQUID GELS also relieves joint and body pain, muscular ache, muscle sprains and strains, backache, minor aches, headaches, migraine pain, menstrual cramps, pain of minor surgery, toothaches, pain of dental extractions, pain associated with the common cold and reduces fever. Clinical studies show long lasting relief for up to 12 hours.
What it does:
NAPROXEN LIQUID GELS is a pain reliever and fever reducer. NAPROXEN LIQUID GELS works both at the site of pain and in your central nervous system. NAPROXEN LIQUID GELS starts to work fast and treats pain where it starts.
When it should not be used:
Do not take NAPROXEN LIQUID GELS if you:
- are allergic to naproxen, naproxen sodium, or any ingredient in the formulation
- are allergic to acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), other salicylates or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- have an active peptic ulcer, a history of recurrent ulceration, or active gastrointestinal bleeding
- have inflammatory bowel disease
- have liver disease (active or severe)
- have kidney disease (severe or worsening)
are in your third trimester of pregnancy
What the medicinal ingredient is:
Naproxen sodium 220 mg
What the nonmedicinal ingredients are:
FD&C Blue No. 1, gelatin, glycerin, lactic acid, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac glaze, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol sorbitan solution and titanium dioxide.
What dosage forms it comes in:
Capsule: 220 mg
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE you use NAPROXEN LIQUID GELS talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have or have had:
- asthma or a similar respiratory illness
- nasal polyps
- itchy skin and hives
- history of gastrointestinal disease
- high blood pressure
- a blood clotting disorder
- heart disease/failure
- any other serious disease
OR if you are:
- trying to conceive
- in your first or second trimester of pregnancy
- are nursing
INTERACTIONS WITH THIS MEDICATION
BEFORE you use NAPROXEN LIQUID GELS talk to your doctor or pharmacist if are taking any other drug especially:
- Anticoagulants (to decrease blood clotting)
- Antihypertensive drugs for your heart (including ACE
- inhibitors and beta-blockers)
- Diuretics (“water pills”)
- Cyclosporine
- Glucocorticoids
- Lithium
- Methotrexate
- low dose ASA for doctor supervised daily preventative therapy (e.g. acetylsalicylic acid 81mg)
- NSAIDs or other pain medications (e.g. ibuprofen, acetaminophen)
Taking NAPROXEN LIQUID GELS with a meal may slightly delay its absorption
PROPER USE OF THIS MEDICATION
Usual dose:
Adults (12-65 years): 1 capsule every 8 - 12 hours. Adults over 65 years 1 capsule every 12 hours. Do not take more than 2 capsules in a 24 hour period. Drink a full glass of water with each dose. Do not use in children under 12 years. Consult a doctor if fever lasts more than 3 days or pain lasts longer than 5 days or if your symptoms change.
Overdose:
| In case of drug overdose, contact a health care practitioner, hospital emergency department or regional Poison Control Center immediately, even if there are no symptoms. |
SIDE EFFECTS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM
Like all medicines, NAPROXEN LIQUID GELS may occasionally produce unwanted side effects. Stop use and contact a doctor or pharmacist if you experience: heartburn, nausea, vomiting, ringing or buzzing in the ears, bloating, diarrhea or constipation.
This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking NAPROXEN LIQUID GELS, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
| SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS, HOW OFTEN THEY HAPPEN AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM |
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Stop use and get emergency medical attention IMMEDIATELY if you experience: difficulty breathing, facial swelling, hives, rash or itching.
Stop use and contact a doctor or pharmacist if you experience: black stools, severe abdominal pain, any change in vision or fluid retention.
If you become drowsy, dizzy or lightheaded do not drive or operate machinery and contact your doctor or pharmacist.
HOW TO STORE IT
CAUTION: This package contains enough drug to seriously harm a child. Keep out of children’s reach.
Store between 20°C and 25°C.
Reporting Side Effects
You can help improve the safe use of health products for Canadians by reporting serious and unexpected side effects to Health Canada. Your report may help to identify new side effects and change the product safety information. 3 ways to report:
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice. |
MORE INFORMATION
This document plus the full product monograph, prepared for health professionals, can be obtained by contacting Pharmascience Inc. at 1-888-550-6060.
Pharmascience Inc.
Montréal, Canada
H4P 2T4
www.pharmascience.com
Last prepared: June 22, 2015