Naproxen 250 mg. (tablet)

Naproxen belongs to the group of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), which are anti-inflammatory drugs that are not steroids. It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Naproxen is used to treat pain, swelling, and inflammation caused by various conditions such as arthritis, tendonitis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, muscle pain, or menstrual cramps. Naproxen is considered a dangerous drug with significant contraindications and side effects. Therefore, its use should be guided by a doctor or pharmacist’s advice.

1) Precautions Before Using Naproxen : 

• Do not use if allergic to Naproxen or any components of this drug.
• Do not use in cases of sudden severe asthma or acute rhinitis from allergies to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Avoid use in cases of gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation, severe liver or kidney disease, or severe heart failure.
• Not recommended for children under 2 years old.
• Use with caution in patients at risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, such as the elderly or those with a history of gastrointestinal disorders.
• Patients with heart disease, kidney disease, or high blood pressure should consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.
• If you are pregnant, do not take this medicine unless a doctor has advised it. Medicines in this group (NSAIDs) should be avoided from 20 weeks of pregnancy and must not be used in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
• Breastfeeding women should avoid using this medication.
• Do not use this medication together with certain drugs, as it may affect treatment or pose risks, such as other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antiplatelet drugs, anticoagulants, diuretics, digoxin, lithium, methotrexate, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

 2)  How to use the medication :

• Take this medicine exactly as your dentist prescribed. The dose, how often to take it and for how many days are printed on your medicine label. Do not take more than prescribed.
• Take the medication with food, milk, or plenty of water to reduce gastric irritation.

Note: If an overdose occurs, closely monitor for abnormal symptoms. If severe abnormal symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, fainting, abdominal discomfort, confusion, nausea, vomiting, or high blood pressure occur, seek medical attention immediately.

 3) Precautions while using the medication:

• Inform your doctor or dentist if undergoing surgery or dental procedures.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Do not use this medication for an extended period.
• Use caution when driving vehicles, operating machinery, or performing tasks that require alertness, especially in patients prone to dizziness or drowsiness when using this medication.

4) Potential risks from the medication:

• General side effects: diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, headache, drowsiness, and nausea.
• Severe side effects: swelling of the face, eyelids or lips, hives, feeling faint or fainting, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, red rash, blisters, skin peeling, abnormal bleeding or bruising, black or bloody stools, bloody vomit or vomit resembling coffee grounds, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark yellow urine, weakness or unusual fatigue, nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal pain, swelling of the arms, legs, hands, or feet, vision problems, severe dizziness, depression, tinnitus.

5) How to store the medication:

• Keep the medication in its original container and remove it from the blister pack only when ready to take.
• Store the medication at room temperature below 30 degrees Celsius and away from direct sunlight. Do not store in hot or humid places such as cars, bathrooms, or kitchens.
• Keep the medication out of reach of children.

Note: This information is a general summary. Please read the medication label carefully before use and consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Naproxen in Dental Treatment

Why this medicine is prescribed

Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

This medicine acts to reduce the inflammation and swelling that follow a dental procedure, and as the inflammation settles the pain eases with it. For that reason it should be taken on the schedule your dentist set out, rather than only when pain appears, because the inflammation continues even at times when you do not feel pain. Keeping the inflammation under control supports eating, rest and healing during the first days after treatment.

Medication manages what you feel. It does not remove the cause of the problem — a tooth that needs treatment still needs treatment.

Which dental procedures it is prescribed for

• Tooth Extraction / Wisdom Teeth — Tooth Extraction, Wisdom Teeth, Post-Operative Care
• Root canal treatment — Root canal treatment, Post-Operative Care
• Gum Surgery — Periodontics, Post-Operative Care
• Dental Implants — Dental Implants, Post-Operative Care

If pain persists or worsens, please contact the clinic.