(nay-PROKS-in)
Naproxen (Naprosyn®) is a medicine that is used to relieve pain and headaches, and to decrease fever and inflammation, or swelling. It is available in tablet and liquid form.
Show All- Do not give more of this medication than recommended by your child's doctor.
- If your child's symptoms persist or if they become worse, contact your child's doctor.
- Taking this medication with food may decrease stomach upset.
- Do not use after the expiration date on the bottle/package.
- Never use a household teaspoon to measure your child's dose. Use the measuring device that came with the product. If this is not available, get dosing syringes, a medicine dropper, a medicine spoon, or dosing cup from your pharmacist.
- Shake the liquid formulation well before use.
- Store away from heat or direct light.
- Do not store in the bathroom medicine cabinet.
- Keep this medication out of the reach of children.
- If too much medicine is taken by accident, call the Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC), 513-636-5111 or 1-800-222-1222, or call your child's doctor immediately.
- If you need to have any dental work or surgery, tell your doctor you are on this medication.
For any medication information related to your child's dosing schedule and/or missed doses, contact the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.
- Heartburn or nausea
- Upset stomach
- Rash or hives
- Difficulty breathing
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Severe stomach pains
- Ringing in the ears
- Visual disturbances
For additional information on this or any Health Topic, please call the Family Resource Center, 513-636-7606, or your pediatrician.
