What are naproxen tablets, caplets, or delayed-release tablets?
NAPROXEN (Naprosyn®, EC Naprosyn®, Naprelan®, Anaprox®, Anaprox® DS, Aleve®) is an anti-inflammatory drug. It relieves pain and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and juvenile (childhood) arthritis. Naproxen is also effective in treating other mild to moderate pain, including menstrual pain, headache, toothache, and temporarily reduces fever. Naproxen should only be used in children who are over 12 years old. Generic naproxen tablets and delayed-release tablets are available. What should my health care professional know before I take naproxen? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: – anemia – asthma, especially aspirin sensitive asthma – bleeding problems or taking medicines that make you bleed easily such as anticoagulants (‘blood thinners’) – cigarette smoker – diabetes – drink more than 3 alcohol-containing beverages a day – heart disease or heart failure – high blood pressure – kidney disease – liver disease – stomach or duodenal ulce
