Anaprox
Naproxen 500mg tablets, used for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and musculoskeletal pain. A propionic acid NSAID.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Naproxen
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet; Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 500mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Anaprox on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis · Rheumatoid Arthritis · Ankylosing Spondylitis · Musculoskeletal Pain
- Alternative names
- Naprosyn; Ecxen; Stirlescent
- Therapeutic class
- NSAID
- Pharmacological class
- Propionic Acid Derivative
- Precautions and warnings
- use lowest effective dose; monitor for gastrointestinal bleeding
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- dyspepsia; peripheral oedema
- Dosage forms
- Tablet; Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Roche
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature away from moisture.
- Drug interactions
- aspirin; corticosteroids; anticoagulants; lithium
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children unless specified.
Contraindications
active peptic ulcer; severe heart failure; hypersensitivity to aspirin or other NSAIDs
Serious side effects
gastrointestinal haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Naproxen 500mg tablets, used for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and musculoskeletal pain. A propionic acid NSAID.
Mechanism of action
Anaprox inhibits the cyclooxygenase enzymes (COX-1 and COX-2), thereby reducing the synthesis of prostaglandins that mediate pain, inflammation, and fever.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid, especially in the third trimester. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Anaprox contains Naproxen, a common treatment for Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis. The same active ingredient is also sold as Naprosyn, Ecxen and Stirlescent, supplied as a tablet in a 500mg strength. Roche manufactures this version, widely recognised for its consistency during physical symptom management.
Buying Anaprox online
Generic Naproxen, much of it made in India, is far more affordable than the original brand, providing an accessible choice for expats and people living across the region.
What you will receive
Anaprox is the originator brand name, made by Roche. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Roche and do not ship the original Anaprox.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Naproxen) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.