Pediapharm Naproxen suspension (Naproxen)

Description

Pediapharm Naproxen suspension (Naproxen) is a painkiller agent. It is typically used for the relief of minor aches and pains in muscles, bones and joints, mild to moderate pain accompanied by inflammation in sprains and strains and painful menstruation. It is also given for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of arthritis (inflammation of the joints), rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune, inflammatory joint disease), and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis It may also have other uses.

Additional information

Pediapharm Naproxen suspension (Naproxen) is typically used twice daily. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for your child Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often than prescribed. If you miss a dose, contact your pharmacist. To prevent stomach upset, take Pediapharm Naproxen suspension (Naproxen) with food, milk, or an antacid.
WARNING: PEDIAPHARM NAPROXEN SUSPENSION is intended for use in patients older than 2 years of age for the shortest possible duration. Do NOT use in patients under 2 years of age since safety and effectiveness have not been established. It may cause an increased risk of serious (and potentially fatal) adverse cardiovascular thrombotic events, including fatal MI (heart attack) and stroke. Risk may occur early during treatment and may increase with duration of use. It may cause an increased risk of serious stomach and intestinal inflammation, bleeding, and perforation (may be fatal), elderly patients and patients with history of peptic ulcer disease (lesion in the stomach and intestine) and/or stomach and intestinal bleeding are at greater risk. These events may occur at anytime during therapy and without warning.
In addition to its desired action, Pediapharm Naproxen suspension (Naproxen) may cause some side effects, notably:
It may cause dyspepsia (indigestion)
It may cause headaches It may cause chest pain, edema (swelling), hypertension (high blood pressure), palpitations (racing heart)
It may cause diaphoresis (excessive sweating), pruritus (itching), skin rash Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to naproxen or any component of the formulation, history of asthma, urticaria (hives), or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or similar agents to naproxen, use in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Pregnant women should not use this product in the third trimester. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor.
A treatment with Pediapharm Naproxen suspension (Naproxen) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Pediapharm Naproxen suspension (Naproxen)

Warning

Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.