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440 mg (in any 8 to 12 hour period); 660 mg (in any 24 hour period) For the management of primary dysmenorrhea Usual Adult Dose for Pain
For menstrual cramps, you can take 1 tablet (220 mg) by mouth every 8 to 12 hours, as needed
The more common side effects that occur with naproxen oral tablet include: stomach pain
nausea and vomiting
To relieve period pain, take 2 tablets initially, followed by one tablet every 6-8 hours as required
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It works by stopping the body's production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and inflammation
Your doctor may have prescribed NAPROSYN for another reason
These reduce prostaglandin production, the hormones that instigate menstrual cramps, and are considered the first-line treatment
This higher-dose version is sometimes used to treat different types of
Adults and adolescents ages 12 and older might consider ibuprofen or naproxen for different types of pain and inflammation, including: Fever
Kidney damage
Both prescription and nonprescription naproxen can produce serious and even life-threatening side effects including: Severe gastrointestinal problems such as stomach ulcers, bleeding, and perforation
For straight up cramps, Aleve (naproxen) and Advil (ibuprofen) work well…probably the best
Primary dysmenorrhea refers to the presence of recurrent, crampy, lower abdominal pain occurring during menses and the absence of demonstrable disease
Each woman received naproxen sodium for two menstrual cycles followed by placebo for two menstrual cycles, or placebo for two menstrual cycles followed by naproxen sodium for two menstrual cycles
(5,6) Naprosyn EC can lessen pain, swelling, redness and heat (inflammation) and is used to treat adults for: • Problems with your muscles, joints and tendons, like strains, gout, ankylosing spondylitis (pain and stiffness in the neck and back) or arthritis