What is Naproxen?

Naproxen, is a painkiller belonging to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Other well-known NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen and diclofenac. Naproxen is a stronger anti-inflammatory than aspirin and ibuprofen; it is thought to be similar in strength to diclofenac but carries fewer risks and side effects.

It can be used to treat pain where there is also inflammation present (such as with sprains or strains) as well as to relieve symptoms of arthritis (e.g. osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile arthritis). Naproxen can be prescribed for adults over the age of 18 years. Each box of Naproxen contains 56 tablets in either 250mg or 500mg strength.

Naproxen should always be taken with food to protect the stomach. Patients who are taking Naproxen long-term (regularly for periods exceeding two weeks) should take a treatment to protect the stomach (such as Omeprazole) while taking Naproxen to reduce the chance of side effects.

A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, Naproxen is used to relieve pain and inflammation in the body. It does this by reducing the hormones that are causing the swelling. Naproxen is frequently used to treat issues like muscle pain, rheumatoid arthritis, period pain, and gout.buy Naproxen online uk

This medication works by blocking the effects of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes in the body. These enzymes help to make other chemicals called prostaglandins that are produced at sites of injury to cause pain and inflammation. Blocking the effect of COX enzymes leads to fewer prostaglandins being produced, reducing pain and inflammation significantly.

Na-pro-xen 500mg is a prescription-strength anti-inflammatory and painkiller. It’s stronger than over-the-counter treatments such as ibuprofen and aspirin. Naproxen and diclofenac have similar effects, although Naproxen is thought to carry less risk of side effects.

Na-pro-xen and other NSAIDs are better at treating inflammation and swelling than paracetamol. Na-pro-xen is also a stronger painkiller than paracetamol, though they can be taken together when extra pain relief is required. Notably, Na-pro-xen does not have the potential to be habit-forming like opiate-based painkillers such as codeine.

Taking Na-pro-xen with other painkillers

You can take Na-pro-xen together with paracetamol and opioid-type painkillers such as codeine, co-codamol, tramadol or morphine. This is because Na-pro-xen is primarily an anti-inflammatory, whereas codeine is an opiate used only to relieve pain.

You shouldn’t use Na-pro-xen with aspirin or other anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or diclofenac, though, as this heightens the risk of suffering side effects in the stomach and intestines. If you take selective inhibitors of COX-2 (such as etoricoxib or celecoxib), you should not take Naproxen for the same reason. Unlike aspirin, Na-pro-xen does not thin the blood, but it isn’t recommended that you use it with blood thinners.

It is important to remember that cold and flu remedies and over-the-counter painkillers often contain ibuprofen or aspirin. For this reason, you should avoid these medications while you’re taking Na-pro-xen to prevent accidental drug interactions. Check the ingredients of other medicines you wish to take before buying, or ask us for advice.

You should also check with us before you buy anti-inflammatory gels (such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, ketoprofen or piroxicam) for use alongside Na-pro-xen tablets because this is not safe for everyone and the dosage may be too high.

Na-pro-xen is a stronger anti-inflammatory than ibuprofen and is used for moderate pain and inflammation or when ibuprofen has been ineffective. For a deeper comparison of these two drugs, check out our Naproxen vs Ibuprofen guide.buy Na-pr-xen online uk

Naproxen provides a similar level of pain relief to diclofenac and has similar levels of anti-inflammatory activity. Na-pro-xen has now largely replaced diclofenac in the UK due to concerns about diclofenac having adverse effects on the heart and gastrointestinal system.