NAPROFAZT

Ailments likes aches, pain and fever are all associated with an increased level of inflammation in the body. NAPROFAZT contains a drug called naproxen which can reduce inflammation and its effects on the body. Hence, NAPROFAZT can be used to offer temporary relief from fever and mild pain like cramps, toothache, back ache etc.

The dosage of NAPROFAZT depends on the severity of your condition. For pain relief in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis, take 1-2 capsules twice daily. For the symptomatic treatment of acute gouty arthritis, take 3 capsules initially followed by 1 capsule every 8 hours. For relief of mild to moderate pain or menstrual cramps and fever, take 2 capsules initially followed by 1 capsule every 6-8 hours or 2 capsules every 12 hours.

Gout is a form of arthritis, it can be very painful to move your joints during acute episodes. NAPROFAZT delivers fast, effective and targeted pain relief when you need it most, through its soft gel formulation. It is absorbed rapidly into the blood stream and promptly blocks the production of chemicals responsible for inflammation and pain.

NAPROFAZT is usually well-tolerated. However, in some people there may side effects like peripheral oedema, increased blood pressure, congestive heart failure, palpitations, vasculitis, tachycardia, dyspnoea, constipation, heartburn, abdominal pain, and nausea. Less frequently, dyspepsia, diarrhoea, stomatitis, vomiting, anorexia, colitis, peptic ulcers, GI bleeding/perforation, hematemesis and flatulence may occur.

Yes. During strenuous exercise, muscles may sustain minor injuries that may result in inflammation. This inflammation can result in the sensation of pain, cramping or soreness. NAPROFAZT is an anti-inflammatory medicine and can give temporary relief from mild to moderate muscle pain.

Yes. During periods there is a build-up of inflammatory products due to shedding of the uterine lining, this results in cramps. NAPROFAZT can reduce this inflammation and hence reduce cramping pain.

Yes. Fever is associated with an increased level of inflammation in the body. NAPROFAZT contains a drug called naproxen which can reduce inflammation and its effects on the body. Taking NAPROFAZT can help reduce this inflammation and bring down fever temporarily. Please consult a doctor if the fever persists for more than 3 days.

The use of NAPROFAZT in the third trimester should be avoided, this is because it promotes premature closure of the ductus arteriosus of the heart in the foetus, leading to foetal pulmonary hypertension. It can be used during the first and second trimester of pregnancy only when the potential benefits justify the potential risks to foetus. Naproxen may pass into the breastmilk. Because of the potential for adverse effects from naproxen sodium in infants, use of the drug in nursing women should be avoided.

NAPROFAZT contains naproxen, which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Anyone with hypersensitivities to aspirin and other NSAIDs should avoid using NAPROFAZT. NAPROFAZT is not suitable for people who have peptic ulcers as it may irritate the gut lining.

It is not recommended to use NAPROFAZT while using blood thinning medications like aspirin, warfarin etc. as it may increase the risk of bleeding. Please consult your doctor before using NAPROFAZT in such cases.