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Naproxen

Pain relievers are medicines that reduce or relieve headaches, sore muscles, arthritis, or other aches and pains. There are many different pain medicines, and each one has advantages and risks. Some types of pain respond better to certain medicines than others. Each person may also have a slightly different response to a pain reliever.

Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are good for many types of pain. There are two main types of OTC pain medicines: acetaminophen (Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Aspirin, naproxen (Aleve), and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) are examples of OTC NSAIDs.

If OTC medicines don't relieve your pain, your doctor may prescribe something stronger. Many NSAIDs are also available at higher prescription doses. The most powerful pain relievers are opioids. They are very effective, but they can sometimes have serious side effects. There is also a risk of opioids. Because of the risks, you must use them only under a doctor's supervision.

There are many things you can do to help ease pain. Pain relievers are just one part of a pain treatment plan.

Naproxen FDA Approved Drugs

ALEVE [Naproxen SodiumC14H13O3Na]
OTC
-
eq 200mg base (oral tablet)
BayerJan 11, 1994
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ALEVE PM [Diphenhydramine HydrochlorideC17H21NOClH : Naproxen SodiumC14H13O3Na]
OTC
-
25mg : 220mg (oral tablet)
Bayer HlthcareJan 17, 2014
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ALEVE-D SINUS & COLD [Naproxen SodiumC14H13O3Na : Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideC10H15NOClH]
OTC
-
200mg : 120mg (oral tablet, extended release)
BayerNov 29, 1999
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ANAPROX [Naproxen SodiumC14H13O3Na]
RX
-
eq 250mg base (oral tablet)
Atnahs Pharma UsApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ANAPROX DS [Naproxen SodiumC14H13O3Na]
RX
-
eq 500mg base (oral tablet)
Atnahs Pharma UsSep 30, 1987
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

EC-NAPROSYN [NaproxenC14H14O3]
RX
-
375mg (oral tablet, delayed release)
500mg (oral tablet, delayed release)
Atnahs Pharma UsOct 14, 1994
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

NAPRELAN [Naproxen SodiumC14H13O3Na]
RX
-
eq 375mg base (oral tablet, extended release)
eq 500mg base (oral tablet, extended release)
eq 750mg base (oral tablet, extended release)
Alvogen MaltaJan 5, 1996
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

NAPROSYN [NaproxenC14H14O3]
RX
-
250mg (oral tablet)
25mg/ml (oral suspension)
375mg (oral tablet)
500mg (oral tablet)
Atnahs Pharma UsApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

NAPROXEN [NaproxenC14H14O3]
RX
-
250mg (oral tablet)
25mg/ml (oral suspension)
375mg (oral tablet)
500mg (oral tablet)
Amneal Pharms NyDec 18, 2001
Aurobindo Pharma LtdNov 8, 2011
Glenmark GenericsMar 28, 2007
Invagen PharmsAug 24, 2011
Marksans PharmaFeb 14, 2011
MylanDec 21, 1993
Perrigo R And DApr 27, 2005
TevaDec 21, 1993
Zydus Pharms UsaJun 7, 2007
West-ward Pharms IntMar 30, 1994
Mylan Pharms IncApr 19, 2001
PlivaMay 26, 1999
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

NAPROXEN AND ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM [Esomeprazole Magnesium2C17H18N3O3SMg3H2O : NaproxenC14H14O3]
RX
-
eq 20mg base : 375mg (oral tablet, delayed release)
eq 20mg base : 500mg (oral tablet, delayed release)
Dr Reddys Labs LtdSep 27, 2013
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

NAPROXEN SODIUM [Naproxen SodiumC14H13O3Na]
OTC / RX
-
eq 200mg base (oral tablet)
eq 250mg base (oral tablet)
eq 375mg base (oral tablet, extended release)
eq 500mg base (oral tablet, extended release)
eq 750mg base (oral tablet, extended release)
Amneal Pharms NyDec 16, 2008
Aurobindo Pharma LtdMar 18, 2016
Bionpharma IncFeb 17, 2006
Contract PharmacalFeb 27, 1997
Dr Reddys Labs IncJul 28, 1998
Granules IndiaSep 20, 2011
Lnk Intl IncJan 23, 2017
Marksans PharmaMar 16, 2011
PerrigoJan 13, 1997
Sun Pharm Inds LtdMay 20, 2011
Dr Reddys Labs LtdJul 26, 2007
Glenmark Pharms LtdApr 27, 2007
TevaDec 21, 1993
Actavis Labs Fl IncApr 23, 2003
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

NAPROXEN SODIUM AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE [Naproxen SodiumC14H13O3Na : Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideC10H15NOClH]
OTC
-
eq 200mg base : 120mg (oral tablet, extended release)
eq 220mg base : 120mg (oral tablet, extended release)
PerrigoMar 17, 2004
Dr Reddys Labs IncSep 27, 2006
efficacy
4.0  (2)
side effects
1.0  (1)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

TREXIMET [Naproxen SodiumC14H13O3Na : Sumatriptan SuccinateC14H21N3O2SC4H6O4]
RX
-
500mg : eq 85mg base (oral tablet)
60mg : eq 10mg base (oral tablet)
Pernix Ireland LtdApr 15, 2008
  • Acute treatment of migraine.
  • Treatment of migraine.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

VIMOVO [Esomeprazole Magnesium2C17H18N3O3SMg3H2O : NaproxenC14H14O3]
RX
-
eq 20mg base : 375mg (oral tablet, delayed release)
eq 20mg base : 500mg (oral tablet, delayed release)
Horizon Pharma UsaApr 30, 2010
  • Relief of signs and symptoms of arthritis and risk-reduction of nsaid-associated gastric ulcer.
  • Risk-reduction of nsaid gastric ulcer in patients requiring chronic nsaid treatment.
  • Risk-reduction of nsaid-associated gastric ulcer in patients requiring nsaid treatment.
  • Risk-reduction of nsaid-associated gastric ulcer.
  • Risk-reduction of nsaid-associated gastric ulcers in patients also taking low dose aspirin.
efficacy
3.5  (2)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

WARNING: Consult a licensed physician in the appropriate field for medical treatment and drug prescription. Do not self medicate.