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


