Anaprox
Formulated to alleviate pain to support mobility.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Naproxen
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet; Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 500mg
Anaprox details
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis · Rheumatoid Arthritis · Ankylosing Spondylitis · Musculoskeletal Pain
- Alternative names
- Naprosyn; Ecxen; Stirlescent
- Therapeutic class
- NSAID
- Pharmacological class
- Propionic Acid Derivative
- Precautions and warnings
- use lowest effective dose; monitor for gastrointestinal bleeding
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- dyspepsia; peripheral oedema
- Dosage forms
- Tablet; Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- Formulated to alleviate pain to support mobility.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Roche
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature away from moisture.
- Drug interactions
- aspirin; corticosteroids; anticoagulants; lithium
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children unless specified.
Contraindications
active peptic ulcer; severe heart failure; hypersensitivity to aspirin or other NSAIDs
Serious side effects
gastrointestinal haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Anaprox inhibits the cyclooxygenase enzymes (COX-1 and COX-2), thereby reducing the synthesis of prostaglandins that mediate pain, inflammation, and fever.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid, especially in the third trimester. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Anaprox
Anaprox contains Naproxen, a common treatment for Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis. The same active ingredient is also sold as Naprosyn, Ecxen and Stirlescent, supplied as a tablet in a 500mg strength. Roche manufactures this version, widely recognised for its consistency during physical symptom management.
Buying Anaprox online
Anaprox is registered across 14 markets including the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong, with availability also in Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. Generic Naproxen, much of it made in India, is far more affordable than the original brand, providing an accessible choice for expats and people living across the region. It remains one of the most ordered options across these areas and can be ordered online for fast delivery.