الأدوية والمكملات الغذائية

Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Take this medicine exactly as ordered by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. Taking too much of this medicine may increase the chance of unwanted effects, especially in elderly patients.

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach about 30 minutes before a meal.

Swallow the delayed-release tablet whole with water. Do not break, crush, chew, or dissolve it.

Your doctor may tell you to take vitamin D and calcium supplements while you are using this medicine.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine 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 this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take 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 using the medicine.

• For oral dosage form (delayed-release tablets):
  • For juvenile idiopathic arthritis:
    • Children 12 years of age and older and weighs more than 50 kilograms (kg)—1 tablet (375 milligrams (mg) naproxen and 20 mg esomeprazole or 500 mg naproxen and 20 mg esomeprazole) 2 times a day.
    • Children 12 years of age and older and weighs 38 kg to less than 50 kg—1 tablet (375 milligrams (mg) naproxen and 20 mg esomeprazole) 2 times a day.
    • Children younger than 12 years of age and weighs less than 38 kg—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis:
    • Adults—1 tablet (375 milligrams (mg) naproxen and 20 mg esomeprazole or 500 mg naproxen and 20 mg esomeprazole) 2 times a day.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.