Naprohox 250mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: December 11th, 2025

Naprohox 250mg Tablet is a product of Hochest Biotech India

Composition: Naproxen (250mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

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All Details About Naprohox 250mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Naprohox 250mg Tablet

Description:

Naprohox 250mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It provides relief from pain and inflammation in conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, and juvenile arthritis. It also helps in relieving muscle and joint pain, headache, toothache, and menstrual cramps.

Naprohox 250mg Tablet should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset and reduce side effects. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as it will become less effective if you do.

The most common side effects of this medicine include indigestion, abdominal pain, nausea, headache, rash, bruises, and edema. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

This medicine is generally considered safe but is not suitable for everybody. Earlier you take it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, asthma, blood disorders, or drink a lot of alcohol. Also, tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while using this medicine.

Uses:

Pain relief

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Naprohox 250mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Naprohox

Indigestion
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Headache
Rash
Bruise
Edema (swelling)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Naprohox 250mg Tablet

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Naprohox 250mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Naprohox 250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Naprohox 250mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Naprohox 250mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Naprohox 250mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

Does Naprohox 250mg Tablet help with pain?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet is a pain killer and is used to reduce pain. It belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and is used to treat diseases of joints such as rheumatoid arthritis (including in children), osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis. It is also used to treat attacks of gout, muscle and bone disorders and painful periods.

Can I take Naprohox 250mg Tablet for a sinus infection?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet may be given to reduce the pain and swelling associated with sinus infection. It does not, however, treat any infections, you would need antibiotics for the same. Consult a doctor for the treatment of sinus infection.

Does Naprohox 250mg Tablet raise blood pressure?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet can raise your blood pressure, however, it is not a very common side effect. Communicate to your doctor if you are a hypertensive (patient of high blood pressure) and you have been asked to take Naprohox 250mg Tablet or you experience high blood pressure while taking Naprohox 250mg Tablet.

Does Naprohox 250mg Tablet cause constipation?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet can cause constipation, however, it is not a very common side effect. Communicate to your doctor before if you experience constipation while taking Naprohox 250mg Tablet.

Does Naprohox 250mg Tablet contain sulfa?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet doesn't contain any sulfa substance.

Is Naprohox 250mg Tablet a controlled substance?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet is not a controlled substance, however, it is available only when prescribed by a doctor.

Is Naprohox 250mg Tablet addictive?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet has not been reported to have any addictive potential.

Is Naprohox 250mg Tablet safe?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Is Naprohox 250mg Tablet a narcotic?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet is not a narcotic medicine. It is a painkiller and belongs to the group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Is Naprohox 250mg Tablet safe in pregnancy?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet should not be taken during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or you are planning to have a baby, tell your doctor before taking this medicine.

Is Naprohox 250mg Tablet a blood thinner?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet is not a blood thinner. It is a painkiller and belongs to the group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Is Naprohox 250mg Tablet good for headaches?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet can help in relieving a headache and has been used for treating migraine headaches. However, it has not been found to be very effective for the relief of migraine headaches as mentioned in some studies. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines for the relief of headache.

Is Naprohox 250mg Tablet over the counter?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It belongs to a class of prescription drugs.

Can I take Naprohox 250mg Tablet with oxycodone?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet can be taken with oxycodone. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Can I take Naprohox 250mg Tablet with prednisone?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet and prednisone can increase the toxicity of each other. Communicate to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Can I take Naprohox 250mg Tablet for cramps (painful periods)?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet can be used for treating cramps (painful periods). Communicate to your doctor before taking any medicines for cramps.

Can I take Naprohox 250mg Tablet for fever?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet is not generally used to treat fever. It is a pain-killer and is used for treating various painful conditions. Consult a doctor if you have a fever as it is important to know the cause of fever before starting any medicines.

Can I take Naprohox 250mg Tablet for back pain?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet can be used to treat muscle and bone disorders, so, it can help in relieving back pain. However, consult a doctor for the relief of back pain as it is important to find out the cause of back pain before starting any medicines.

Can I take Naprohox 250mg Tablet for a cold?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet is not used to treat cold. Consult a doctor if you have a cold before taking any medicine.

Can I take Naprohox 250mg Tablet for a hangover?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet is not used to treat a hangover.

Can I take Naprohox 250mg Tablet for gallbladder pain?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet is not used to treat gallbladder pain. Consult a doctor if you think you have gall bladder pain as it is important to know the reason for pain before starting any medicines.

Can I take Naprohox 250mg Tablet for tonsillitis?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet is not used to treat tonsillitis. Consult a doctor if you think you have tonsillitis as it would need to be diagnosed before the start of any treatment.

Can I take Naprohox 250mg Tablet for urinary tract infection (UTI)?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet is not used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) as it is a pain killer and you would need an antibiotic for the treatment of an infection. Please consult your doctor if you think you have urinary tract infection (UTI) as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Can I take Naprohox 250mg Tablet for a toothache (dental pain)?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet is a pain killer, so can be used for the treatment of a toothache (dental pain), however, please consult your doctor before starting any painkillers as there could be an underlying infection which needs to be taken care of along with.

Does Naprohox 250mg Tablet make you sleepy?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or tired and may cause blurred vision and you need to be careful while driving or operating any machinery. Communicate to your doctor before taking Naprohox 250mg Tablet.

Does Naprohox 250mg Tablet work immediately?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet starts working immediately as it is absorbed quickly from the gastrointestinal tract. Some pain relief occurs after a few hours, however, the full effect is seen after a couple of weeks. Please consult your doctor for more details.

Does Naprohox 250mg Tablet expire?

Affirmative, Naprohox 250mg Tablet does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.

Does Naprohox 250mg Tablet have aspirin in it?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet does not contain aspirin. These are two different drugs which belong to the same group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Does Naprohox 250mg Tablet get you high?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet does not get you high. It has not been reported to have any addiction potential.

Does Naprohox 250mg Tablet work?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet works if used for the right indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Can I take Naprohox 250mg Tablet for the treatment of flu?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet is not recommended for the treatment of flu. Communicate to your doctor if you have flu before taking any medicines. It is a self-limiting condition and you may not need to take any treatment for this.

Can I take Naprohox 250mg Tablet for swollen glands?

Naprohox 250mg Tablet may be given to reduce the pain and swelling associated with the swollen glands. It does not, however, treat any underlying infections if any, you would need antibiotics for the same. Consult a doctor before taking any antibiotics.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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