Naprelan
Effective for pain relief, developed to alleviate inflammation.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Naproxen
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Prolonged-release tablet
- Strengths
- 250 · 500mg
Naprelan details
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis · Osteoarthritis · Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Alternative names
- Naprosyn
- Therapeutic class
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
- Pharmacological class
- Propionic acid derivative
- Known off-label uses
- dysmenorrhoea
- Minor side effects
- dyspepsia; nausea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- oedema; dizziness; hypertension
- Dosage forms
- Prolonged-release tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- Effective for pain relief, developed to alleviate inflammation.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Roche
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- aspirin; corticosteroids; anticoagulants; diuretics
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in elderly patients.
Contraindications
active peptic ulceration; history of gastrointestinal haemorrhage; severe heart failure; severe renal impairment; pregnancy
Precautions and warnings
use effective dose for minimum duration; monitor for gastrointestinal symptoms; use with caution in elderly
Serious side effects
gastrointestinal haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Naproxen is an NSAID that inhibits cyclooxygenase enzymes (COX-1 and COX-2), reducing the synthesis of prostaglandins which are mediators of pain, fever, and inflammation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Do not use, especially in the third trimester. Breastfeeding: Use with caution.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Naprelan
Naprelan contains naproxen, a medication used for the management of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. This active ingredient is also marketed under the name Naprosyn. These tablets are available in 250mg and 500mg strengths and produced by Roche, providing a consistent option for individuals requiring support with long-term joint and mobility symptoms.
Buying Naprelan online
Naprelan is registered across 13 markets including Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea, with availability also in Japan, the UAE and Singapore. For expats living away from their home pharmacy, it is one of the more frequently ordered products across the region. Generic naproxen, often produced in India, acts as a significantly more affordable alternative to the original brand for those who need reliable access to their required supply.