How should I use Naprosyn?
The recommended adult dose of naproxen tablets for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis ranges from 500 mg to 1,000 mg per day in divided doses (either 2 or 3 times a day). Take naproxen with food or milk. The maximum daily dose is 1,500 mg and this dose should only be taken for limited periods of time. The suppository form of naproxen is usually used once daily to replace one of the oral doses. For those taking naproxen on a continual basis, the long-acting (sustained-release) form of the medication may be substituted for the immediate-release form after the most appropriate daily dose of the medication has been found (i.e., the dose that controls pain and inflammation without side effects). In many cases, this will allow the medication to be taken only once daily. The sustained-release form of the medication should be swallowed whole. The dose of naproxen for children treated for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is based on body weight. Naproxen suspension is
