Skip to content

Naproxen

Naproxen is an NSAID used for selected painful inflammatory conditions. Listed uses include Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Naprosyn

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

250 · 500mg

Naproxen 250mg and 500mg, as plain and gastro-resistant tablets, used for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.

From$0.55/ tabletView

Anaprox

Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

500mg

Naproxen 500mg tablets, used for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and musculoskeletal pain. A propionic acid NSAID.

From$0.69/ tabletView

Naprelan

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

250 · 500mg

Naprelan is naproxen 250mg and 500mg in a prolonged-release tablet for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.

From$0.66/ tabletView

Key points

  • It can cause stomach bleeding, kidney injury, fluid retention and cardiovascular events.
  • Do not combine it with another NSAID unless directed.
  • Black stools, chest pain or very little urine needs urgent care.

Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.

Important safety checks

Ulcer history, kidney, liver or heart disease, asthma, pregnancy and anticoagulants require review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for vomiting blood, black stools, chest pain, one-sided weakness, breathing difficulty or very little urine.

Further reading