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Naproxen sodium (Skelan) Tablet 220 mg

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Dosage Strength:220 mg tablet

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Description

  • Relief of headache and minor aches and pain associated with common cold
  • Relief of mild to moderate pain such as dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain), toothache, muscular aches, minor arthritis, and backache.
  • Helps reduce fever.

Please read patient information leaflet for complete product information before use.


Classification

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)


Dosage

Adults and Children 12 yrs old & above:
Take 1 tablet every 8-12 hours as needed, or as directed by the doctor. Maximum dose of 2 tablets in any 8 to 12-hr period or 3 tablets in a 24-hr period. Do not take for more than 10 days.

Elderly above 65 yrs old:
Take 1 tablet every 12 hours, or as directed by the doctor. Maximum dose of 1 tablet in 12-hr period. Do not take for more than 10 days without doctor's supervision.

Children below 12 yrs old: Consult the doctor before use.


Precautions

Do not exceed take for more than 10 days. May increase risk of heart attack or stroke in long term use. Do not use with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug-containing products, unless prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor before use if pregnant or breastfeeding. If allergic reactions occur, discontinue use and seek medical help immediately.


Side Effects

Stomach and intestinal discomforts, peptic ulceration, nausea, peripheral edema, headache, vertigo. May cause stomach bleeding and severe allergic reaction.


Contraindications

This product should not be used given to:
-patients with allergy to naproxen, aspirin, or other NSAIDs
-patients in whom bronchospasm, angioedema, or nasal polyps
-patients with advanced kidney and liver diseases
-those who will undergo or right after heart surgery
-patients with history of stroke, heart attack, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or congestive heart failure.