Anaprox

Overview

About Anaprox

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Anaprox

If Anaprox is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Anaprox with the following:

ACE inhibitors such as the blood pressure medication captopril
Antiseizure drugs such as phenytoin sodium
Aspirin
Beta blockers, including blood pressure drugs such as propranolol hydrochloride
Blood thinners such as warfarin sodium
Certain water pills (diuretics) such as furosemide
Lithium
Methotrexate
Naproxen in other forms, such as naproxen
Oral diabetes drugs such as glyburide
Other pain relievers such as aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen
Probenecid
Warfarin

If you have more than 3 alcoholic drinks per day, check with your doctor before using painkillers.

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

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The effects of Anaprox during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Avoid Anaprox, Naprelan, and Aleve during the last 3 months of pregnancy; it may affect how the baby's heart develops. Anaprox may affect labor by slowing down contractions and increasing the risk of uterine bleeding.

Anaprox appears in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If this medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding until your treatment with this medication is finished.

Recommended dosage for Anaprox

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ANAPROX: ADULTS

Mild to Moderate Pain, Menstrual Cramps, Acute Tendinitis and Bursitis

The starting dose is 550 milligrams, followed by 275 milligrams every 6 to 8 hours or 550 milligrams every 12 hours. You should not take more than 1,375 milligrams a day to start, or 1,100 milligrams a day thereafter.

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis

The starting dose is 275 milligrams or 550 milligrams 2 times a day (morning and evening). Your physician can adjust the doses for maximum benefit. Symptoms should improve within 2 to 4 weeks.

Acute Gout

The starting dose is 825 milligrams, followed by 275 milligrams every 8 hours, until symptoms subside.

ANAPROX: CHILDREN

Juvenile Arthritis

The usual daily dosage is a total of 10 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight, divided into 2 doses. Dosage should not exceed 15 milligrams per 2.2 pounds per day.

The safety and effectiveness of Anaprox have not been established in children under 2 years of age.

ANAPROX: OLDER ADULTS

Your doctor will determine the dosage based on your particular needs. Adjustments in the normal adult dosage may be needed.

NAPRELAN

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis

The usual dose is two 375- or 500-milligram tablets taken once a day. Your doctor will adjust your dose. You should not take more than three 500-milligram tablets daily.

Pain, Menstrual Cramps, Acute Tendinitis and Bursitis

The starting dose is two 500-milligram tablets taken once a day. For a short time, the doctor may increase the dose to three 500-milligram tablets daily.

Acute Gout

The usual dose is two to three 500-milligram tablets taken together on the first day, then two 500-milligram tablets once daily until the attack subsides.

It is not known whether Naprelan is safe for children.

ALEVE

1 tablet or caplet every 8 to 12 hours, to a maximum of 3 per day. For those over age 65, no more than 1 tablet or caplet every 12 hours. Not recommended for children under 12.