Nycopren

What is it?

A propionic acid and NSAID, available as enteric-coated, white, oblong tablets containing 250 and 500mg of naproxen.

Medical Uses

Osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis, acute gout, ankvlosing spondylitis, inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA).

Dosage

Adults, 250 to 500mg twice each day. Gout, start with 750mg followed by 250mg every 8 hours. Musculo-skeletal conditions, 500mg to start then 250mg every 8 hours. Children, for JRA, weighing over 50kg, 250 to 500mg twice each day; not recommended for children weighing under 50kg.

Special Care

Elderly, pregnancy, kidney or liver disease, heart failure, history of gastrointestinal lesions, asthma. Kidney and liver function should be monitored in patients on long-term therapy.

Avoid Use

Breastfeeding, allergy to aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs, active stomach ulcer.

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Sulfonamides, sulphonylureas, anticoagulants, quinolones, β-blockers, lithium, hydantoins, frusemide, methotrexate, probenecid.

Known Side Effects

Headache, vertigo, blood changes, tinnitus (ringing in ears), rash, gastrointestinal intolerance.

Manufacturer

Ardern