Naprowel 500 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.
Naprowel 500 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.
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. Naprowel 500 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 youβre worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Naprowel
Indigestion
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Headache
Rash
Bruise
Edema (swelling)
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Naprowel 500 Tablet
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Naprowel 500 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
Naprowel 500 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 Naprowel 500 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 Naprowel 500 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Naprowel 500 Tablet in patients with liver disease.
FAQs:
Does Naprowel 500 Tablet help with pain?
Naprowel 500 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 Naprowel 500 Tablet for a sinus infection?
Naprowel 500 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 Naprowel 500 Tablet raise blood pressure?
Naprowel 500 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 Naprowel 500 Tablet or you experience high blood pressure while taking Naprowel 500 Tablet.
Does Naprowel 500 Tablet cause constipation?
Naprowel 500 Tablet can cause constipation, however, it is not a very common side effect. Communicate to your doctor before if you experience constipation while taking Naprowel 500 Tablet.
Does Naprowel 500 Tablet contain sulfa?
Naprowel 500 Tablet doesn't contain any sulfa substance.
Is Naprowel 500 Tablet a controlled substance?
Naprowel 500 Tablet is not a controlled substance, however, it is available only when prescribed by a doctor.
Is Naprowel 500 Tablet addictive?
Naprowel 500 Tablet has not been reported to have any addictive potential.
Is Naprowel 500 Tablet safe?
Naprowel 500 Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Is Naprowel 500 Tablet a narcotic?
Naprowel 500 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 Naprowel 500 Tablet safe in pregnancy?
Naprowel 500 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 Naprowel 500 Tablet a blood thinner?
Naprowel 500 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 Naprowel 500 Tablet good for headaches?
Naprowel 500 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 Naprowel 500 Tablet over the counter?
Naprowel 500 Tablet is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It belongs to a class of prescription drugs.
Can I take Naprowel 500 Tablet with oxycodone?
Naprowel 500 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 Naprowel 500 Tablet with prednisone?
Naprowel 500 Tablet and prednisone can increase the toxicity of each other. Communicate to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Can I take Naprowel 500 Tablet for cramps (painful periods)?
Naprowel 500 Tablet can be used for treating cramps (painful periods). Communicate to your doctor before taking any medicines for cramps.
Can I take Naprowel 500 Tablet for fever?
Naprowel 500 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 Naprowel 500 Tablet for back pain?
Naprowel 500 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 Naprowel 500 Tablet for a cold?
Naprowel 500 Tablet is not used to treat cold. Consult a doctor if you have a cold before taking any medicine.
Can I take Naprowel 500 Tablet for a hangover?
Naprowel 500 Tablet is not used to treat a hangover.
Can I take Naprowel 500 Tablet for gallbladder pain?
Naprowel 500 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 Naprowel 500 Tablet for tonsillitis?
Naprowel 500 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 Naprowel 500 Tablet for urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Naprowel 500 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 Naprowel 500 Tablet for a toothache (dental pain)?
Naprowel 500 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 Naprowel 500 Tablet make you sleepy?
Naprowel 500 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 Naprowel 500 Tablet.
Does Naprowel 500 Tablet work immediately?
Naprowel 500 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 Naprowel 500 Tablet expire?
Affirmative, Naprowel 500 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 Naprowel 500 Tablet have aspirin in it?
Naprowel 500 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 Naprowel 500 Tablet get you high?
Naprowel 500 Tablet does not get you high. It has not been reported to have any addiction potential.
Does Naprowel 500 Tablet work?
Naprowel 500 Tablet works if used for the right indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Can I take Naprowel 500 Tablet for the treatment of flu?
Naprowel 500 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 Naprowel 500 Tablet for swollen glands?
Naprowel 500 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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