Complete dosing information for NAPROXEN ORAL
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION Use the lowest effective dose for shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals. (2) Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis Naproxen oralsuspension 250 mg (10 mL) twice daily or 375 mg (15 mL) twice daily or 500 mg (20 mL) twice daily The dose may be adjusted up or down depending on the clinical response of the patient. In patients who tolerate lower doses well, the dose may be increased to naproxen 1500 mg/day for up to 6 months. Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Recommended total daily dose of naproxen is approximately 10 mg/kg given in 2 divided doses. The following table may be used as a guide for dosing of naproxen oral suspension: Patient's Weight Dose Administered as 13 kg (29 lb) 62.5 mg twice daily 2.5 mL (1/2 tsp) twice daily 25 kg (55 lb) 125 mg twice daily 5 mL (1 tsp) twice daily 38 kg (84 lb) 187.5 mg twice daily 7.5 mL (1 1/2 tsp) twice daily Management of Pain, Primary Dysmenorrhea, and