Naprelan CR Oral
In Depth
- Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Drug Images
Pronounced: (nah-PROX-en)
Naprelan CR Oral Uses
Naproxen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from various conditions. It reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis. Reducing these symptoms helps you do more of your normal daily activities. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
This form of naproxen is absorbed more slowly into your bloodstream than other forms of naproxen. Therefore, this medication should not be taken to relieve sudden pain (e.g., from gout attacks, menstrual pain). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other medications that can quickly relieve sudden pain from these conditions.
How To Use Naprelan CR Oral
Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using naproxen and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions regarding the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) or as directed by your doctor. Do not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking this drug. To prevent stomach upset, take this medication with food or milk.
Swallow this medication whole. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablets. Doing so can destroy the long action of the drug and may increase side effects.
Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Your doctor will usually start you on the short-acting form of this medication and switch you over to this form of the medication if it provides the proper dose and if your pain/condition lasts for a long time. To reduce your risk of stomach bleeding and other side effects, take this medication at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently, or take it for a longer time than prescribed. For ongoing conditions such as arthritis, continue taking this medication as directed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor or pharmacist.
Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.
For certain conditions (e.g., arthritis), it may take up to 2 weeks of taking this drug regularly until you get the full benefit.
Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
