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Naxen is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondylitis. Naxen also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Naxen. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Naxen also has some side effects, the most common being Belching, Bruising or discoloration. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Naxen as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Naxen are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Naxen's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Naxen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Naxen is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Asthma are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Naxen have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Naxen may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Naxen, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Naxen is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Naxen safe for pregnant women?
Naxen shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Naxen safe during breastfeeding?
Naxen should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Naxen on the Kidneys?
Effects of Naxen on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Naxen on the Liver?
Naxen is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Naxen on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Naxen. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Naxen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Naxen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Naxen habit forming or addictive?
Naxen does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Naxen does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Naxen is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Naxen for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Naxen
There is no information on the effects of taking Naxen with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Naxen
Consuming Naxen with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Naxen can be taken 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or milk to avoid nausea and other stomach related problem. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases, peptic ulcer, and improper liver or kidney function. You should strictly take this drug if prescribed only.
Rarely, Naxen causes stomach cramps. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience severe stomach cramps after taking this drug then discuss it with your doctor immediately.
Yes, Naxen causes gas (flatulence) but it occurs only in a few cases. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience gas (flatulence) after taking this medicine then try to avoid that food which is more likely to cause gas and eat less quantity of food at a time.
Yes, Naxen is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as abdominal pain, drowsiness, and flatulence. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Naxen can be taken for gout since it contains naproxen that belongs to the class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which possess anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain-killer) activity. It is ideally used for prevention of the pain and inflammation caused by arthritis, gout, and ankylosing spondylitis. Naxen is a prescription drug, you are advised to discuss with your doctor before taking it by yourself.
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