Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are NAPRELAN® 375mg Controlled Release Tablets? What does the 375 mean?
A. NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets are a prescription-strength drug used to treat various pains and inflammation. The 375 indicates that 375 mg of naproxen is in each tablet. (See FDA-approved indications below.)
Q. What are the indications that NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets are used to treat?
A. NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets are indicated for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, mild to moderate pain, ankylosing spondylitis, tendonitis, acute gout, and primary dysmenorrhea.
Q. What are some advantages of NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets?
A. NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets use a patented, controlled release drug delivery system that allows for a once-daily dosing of this medication, which is used to treat pain and arthritis.
Q. How are NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets different from Naprosyn®?
A. NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets contain 412.5 mg of naproxen sodium, equivalent to 375 mg of naproxen (the active ingredient in Naprosyn®). After taking NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets, the onset of pain relief is experienced within the first 30 minutes, as compared to one hour for Naprosyn®. Also, NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets only need to be taken once daily, unlike naproxen.
Q. What is the recommended dosage for NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets?
A. You should always follow your physician’s instructions when taking any medications, including NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets. While patient requirements may differ, the usual daily dose of NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets is two tablets taken once daily.
Q. What is an NSAID? Are NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets an NSAID?
A. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are a class of drugs used to treat pain and inflammation and are commonly used to treat arthritic conditions. NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets are an NSAID. Consult your physician before taking any prescription medication.
Q. Are there side effects with NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets?
A. All drugs in this class have side effects. The most frequently observed side effects of NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets are headache, dyspepsia (upset stomach), and flu-like symptoms. See the full product disclosure on this website for more information.
Q. Can NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets be used in pediatric patients?
A. NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets has not been studied in a pediatric population; therefore the safety of NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets is not established in pediatric patients. Please consult your physician before taking any prescription medication.
Q. If my pharmacy does not yet have NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets when I take in my prescription, what should I do?
A. Just ask your pharmacist to order NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets; most pharmacies can get it the next day.
See Prescribing Information for details.
NAPRELAN® is a Registered Trademark of Elan Corporation plc
IPDAS® is a Registered Trademark of Elan Pharma International Ltd.
Naprosyn® is a Registered Trademark of Syntex Purto Rico, Inc.
Q. What are NAPRELAN® 375mg Controlled Release Tablets? What does the 375 mean?
A. NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets are a prescription-strength drug used to treat various pains and inflammation. The 375 indicates that 375 mg of naproxen is in each tablet. (See FDA-approved indications below.)
Q. What are the indications that NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets are used to treat?
A. NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets are indicated for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, mild to moderate pain, ankylosing spondylitis, tendonitis, acute gout, and primary dysmenorrhea.
Q. What are some advantages of NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets?
A. NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets use a patented, controlled release drug delivery system that allows for a once-daily dosing of this medication, which is used to treat pain and arthritis.
Q. How are NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets different from Naprosyn®?
A. NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets contain 412.5 mg of naproxen sodium, equivalent to 375 mg of naproxen (the active ingredient in Naprosyn®). After taking NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets, the onset of pain relief is experienced within the first 30 minutes, as compared to one hour for Naprosyn®. Also, NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets only need to be taken once daily, unlike naproxen.
Q. What is the recommended dosage for NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets?
A. You should always follow your physician’s instructions when taking any medications, including NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets. While patient requirements may differ, the usual daily dose of NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets is two tablets taken once daily.
Q. What is an NSAID? Are NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets an NSAID?
A. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are a class of drugs used to treat pain and inflammation and are commonly used to treat arthritic conditions. NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets are an NSAID. Consult your physician before taking any prescription medication.
Q. Are there side effects with NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets?
A. All drugs in this class have side effects. The most frequently observed side effects of NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets are headache, dyspepsia (upset stomach), and flu-like symptoms. See the full product disclosure on this website for more information.
Q. Can NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets be used in pediatric patients?
A. NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets has not been studied in a pediatric population; therefore the safety of NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets is not established in pediatric patients. Please consult your physician before taking any prescription medication.
Q. If my pharmacy does not yet have NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets when I take in my prescription, what should I do?
A. Just ask your pharmacist to order NAPRELAN® 375mg Tablets; most pharmacies can get it the next day.
See Prescribing Information for details.
NAPRELAN® is a Registered Trademark of Elan Corporation plc
IPDAS® is a Registered Trademark of Elan Pharma International Ltd.
Naprosyn® is a Registered Trademark of Syntex Purto Rico, Inc.
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