Anaprox

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

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. 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

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.