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Naprosyn 10 % Gel
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Naprosyn 10 % Gel

Manufactured byRpg Life Sciences Ltd.
ContainsNaproxen
Description
Naprosyn 10 % Gel is used to relieve symptoms such as knee pain, muscle pain or tenderness, neck pain or tenderness, back pain or tenderness, shoulder pain, etc. associated with conditions such as arthritis or other musculoskeletal conditions.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Naprosyn 10 % Gel

  • Redness of the skin
  • Skin itching
  • Skin irritation
  • Dry skin
  • Skin discoloration

Uses of Naprosyn 10 % Gel

What is it prescribed for?

  • Mild to moderate pain
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Naproxen, other NSAIDs, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
General warnings

Allergic diseases

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from asthma, urticaria, rhinitis, nasal polyps, angioedema, etc. Appropriate corrective measures or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

External use only

This medicine is only recommended for external use. Avoid contact with the mouth, eyes, mucous membranes, wounds, cuts, or grazes.

Use in children

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 12 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Other medicines

This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Skin allergies

This medicine may cause fatal skin allergies without any warnings in some patients. Signs and symptoms such as rashes, hives, fever, or other allergic symptoms should be reported to the doctor without any delay. Appropriate corrective measures or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Missed Dose

This medicine is generally used on an as-needed basis. However, if you are on a scheduled dosing regimen of this medicine, apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

An overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, the ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
This medicine is meant for external use only. If the medicine is swallowed, seek immediate medical help. Follow all dosing instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not use this medicine for durations shorter or longer than recommended by your doctor. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless specifically instructed by the doctor. Report any severe undesired side effects or a lack of improvement to the doctor immediately.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by reducing the formation of certain substances in the body that cause pain and swelling.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories

Schedule

Schedule H

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[Internet]. Leaflet.angelini.it. 2020 [cited 3 March 2020]. Available from:

http://leaflet.angelini.it/media/1193/l09_en_602068.pdf

Naproxen - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 3 March 2020]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00788

Naproxen [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 3 March 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Naproxen
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