Aleve

Generic Name: Naproxen sodium
Product Name: Aleve

Indication

Naproxen is used to relieve pain and inflammation in -Rheumatoid arthritis -Osteoarthritis -Ankylosing spondylitis -Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis It is also used in the treatment of -Period pain -Certain types of abnormal vaginal bleeding -Migraine

Action

Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). NSAIDs relieve pain and inflammation by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins, which have an important involvement in the production of inflammation, pain and fever in the body

Dose advice

The usual dose is 250–500 mg given twice daily. The maximum recommended daily dose is 1250 mg. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis 10–15 mg/kg daily in 2 divided doses. Dysmenorrhoea The initial recommended dose is 500 mg This is followed by 250 mg every 6–8 hours as required. Migraine The initial recommended dose is 750 mg initially This is followed an additional 250–500 mg after a time period of at least 1 hour if required.

Schedule

Schedule 2

Common side effects

-Nausea -Heartburn -Stomach ulcers -Diarrhoea -Headache -Dizziness -Salt and fluid retention -High blood pressure -Constipation -Flatulence -Loss of appetite -Stomach cramps