Naproxen Menstrual Pain Relief: Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

What is NAPROXEN MENSTRUAL PAIN RELIEF used for?

• Trust NAPROXEN MENSTRUAL PAIN RELIEF for providing fast and effective relief of pain such as arthritis pain and pain of inflammation.
• NAPROXEN MENSTRUAL PAIN RELIEF relieves arthritic conditions such as stiffness, pain experienced day or night due to arthritis or stiffness of rheumatic conditions. NAPROXEN MENSTRUAL PAIN RELIEF 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.

How does NAPROXEN MENSTRUAL PAIN RELIEF work?

NAPROXEN MENSTRUAL PAIN RELIEF is a pain reliever and fever reducer. NAPROXEN MENSTRUAL PAIN RELIEF works both at the site of pain and in your central nervous system. NAPROXEN MENSTRUAL PAIN RELIEF starts to work fast and treats pain where it starts.

What are the ingredients in NAPROXEN MENSTRUAL PAIN RELIEF?

Medicinal ingredient: Naproxen sodium

Non-medicinal ingredients: FD & C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, Hypromellose, Maize Starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Povidone, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide.

NAPROXEN MENSTRUAL PAIN RELIEF comes in the following dosage forms:

Caplets: 220 mg

Do not use NAPROXEN MENSTRUAL PAIN RELIEF if:

• You are:

  • allergic to naproxen, naproxen sodium, or any ingredient in the formulation
  • allergic to acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), other salicylates or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

  • in your third trimester of pregnancy

  • right before or after heart surgery

• You have:

  • an active peptic ulcer, a history of recurrent ulceration, or active gastrointestinal bleeding
  • inflammatory bowel disease
  • liver disease (active or severe)
  • kidney disease (severe or worsening)

To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take NAPROXEN MENSTRUAL PAIN RELIEF. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including 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

• Are:

  • trying to conceive
  • in your first or second trimester of pregnancy
  • breastfeeding

Other warnings you should know about:

Stomach bleeding warning: This may cause stomach bleeding.

Symptoms may include:

• feeling faint, vomiting blood, bloody or black stools.

The chance of stomach bleeding is higher if you:

• are age 60 or older
• have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
• take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
• take with other drugs containing an NSAID like acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), ibuprofen, naproxen, or prescription anti-inflammatory drugs
• have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.

Allergy alert: Stop use and get medical help right away if you have ▪ hives ▪ swelling of eyes and mouth ▪ wheezing ▪ shock ▪ skin reddening ▪ blisters ▪ rash

When using this product:

• risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

• fever lasts more than 3 days
• pain lasts more than 5 days
• symptoms get worse or new ones appear

Driving and using machines: If you become drowsy, dizzy or lightheaded do not drive or operate machinery and contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.

The following may interact with NAPROXEN MENSTRUAL PAIN RELIEF:

• Anticoagulants (to decrease blood clotting)
• Antihypertensive drugs for your heart (including ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers)
• Cyclosporine
• Diuretics (“water pills”)
• Glucocorticoids
• Lithium
• Low dose ASA for doctor supervised daily preventive therapy (e.g. acetylsalicylic acid 81 mg)
• Methotrexate
• NSAIDs or other pain medications (e.g. ibuprofen, acetaminophen)

• Taking NAPROXEN MENSTRUAL PAIN RELIEF with a meal may slightly delay its absorption.

Do not use this product if you are taking acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) for preventive therapy without talking to a doctor or pharmacist. Naproxen sodium may interfere with the preventive benefits of ASA.

How to take NAPROXEN MENSTRUAL PAIN RELIEF:

Drink a full glass of water with each dose. Do not use in children under 12 years.

Usual dose:

Adults (12-65 years): 1 caplet every 8 - 12 hours. Adults over 65 years 1 caplet every 12 hours. Do not take more than 2 caplets in a 24-hour period.

Overdose:

Missed dose:

If you miss taking your dose on time, do not worry; take your dose when you remember. Do not exceed more than two doses in 24 hours.

What are possible side effects from using NAPROXEN MENSTRUAL PAIN RELIEF?

These are not all the possible side effects you may have when taking NAPROXEN MENSTRUAL PAIN RELIEF. If you experience any side effects not listed here, tell your healthcare professional.

Like all medicines, NAPROXEN MENSTRUAL PAIN RELIEF 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.

Serious side effects and what to do about them

If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, tell your healthcare professional.

Storage:

Store between 15°C and 30°C.

⚫ CAUTION: This package contains enough drug to seriously harm a child.

Keep out of reach and sight of children.

If you want more information about NAPROXEN MENSTRUAL PAIN RELIEF:

• Talk to your healthcare professional
• Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website: (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/drug-product-database.html); the manufacturer’s website www.pharmascience.com, or by contacting 1-888-550-6060.

Date of Authorization: 2025-01-29

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