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Naproxen (Naprosyn) dosage for arthritis, menstrual cramps, gout

The dose of these medicines will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of these medicines. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The number of capsules or tablets or teaspoonfuls of suspension that you take, or the number of suppositories that you use, depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking the medicine.

People with arthritis usually need to take more of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug during a flare-up than they do between flare-ups of arthritis symptoms. Therefore, your dose may need to be increased or decreased as your condition changes.

Naproxen (e.g., Naprosyn) tablet and oral suspension dosage forms:

For rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and spondylitis (lower back pain):

  • Adults: At first, 250, 375, or 500 milligrams (mg) two times a day, in the morning and evening. Your doctor may increase the dose, if necessary, up to a total of 1500 mg a day. After your condition improves your doctor may direct you to take a lower dose.
  • Children: The dose is based on body weight. At first, 5 mg per kilogram (kg) (about 2.25 mg per pound) of body weight twice a day. After your condition improves your doctor may direct you to take a lower dose.

For bursitis, tendinitis, menstrual cramps, and other kinds of pain:

  • Adults: 500 mg for the first dose, then 250 mg every six to eight hours as needed.
  • Children: Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

For gout:

  • Adults: 750 mg for the first dose, then 250 mg every eight hours until the attack is relieved.
  • Children: Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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