Oxaprozin Benefits & Uses

Oxaprozin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Osteoarthritis

Other Benefits

Joint Pain
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Gout (Read More - Home remedies for gout pain)

Oxaprozin Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: if weight is 55 kg or more
Geriatric	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: if weight is 55 kg or more
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Osteoarthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: if weight is 22 to 31 kg
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Joint Pain (Arthralgia) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: if weight is 22 to 31 kg

Oxaprozin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Oxaprozin is used -

Moderate

Blurred vision
Stomach Upset

Mild

Oxaprozin Related Warnings

Is the use of Oxaprozin safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Oxaprozin in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Oxaprozin safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Oxaprozin for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Oxaprozin on the Kidneys?

Oxaprozin rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Oxaprozin on the Liver?

Oxaprozin is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Oxaprozin on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Oxaprozin on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Oxaprozin with Other Drugs

Oxaprozin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Aspirin

Moderate

Oxaprozin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oxaprozin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Asthma
Alcoholism
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Peptic Ulcer
Anemia
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Oxaprozin

Is this Oxaprozin habit forming or addictive?

Oxaprozin is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Oxaprozin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Oxaprozin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Oxaprozin for mental disorders.

No

Oxaprozin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oxaprozin

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Oxaprozin together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxaprozin

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Oxaprozin with alcohol will be.

Unknown