If you experience painful periods, these tablets are effective to relieve pain before or during menstruation.

Benefits:

• Effective period pain relief
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
• Relieves nighttime pain and morning stiffness
• Easy to take tablets
• Gets to work fast
• Helps to make periods easier to deal with

1. This pack size of Naproxen 250mg is not available over the counter. It's prescription-only, but we can supply it through our private PGD clinic after a trained pharmacist completes a clinical assessment.
2. You will begin by completing the online clinical form. A pharmacist trained in providing this period pain service will review your answers and contact you to discuss them in more detail.
3. A valid phone number is required because the consultation must be completed by phone or video call. This is a legal requirement when supplying the medication without a prescription and ensures it is safe and appropriate for you. It also gives you an opportunity to ask any questions.
4. All information you provide is confidential. Both the online form and the phone consultation are handled privately between you and the pharmacist.
5. The price shown already includes the consultation fee. There are no additional or hidden charges.

Please note: Purchasing this service does not guarantee supply. The pharmacist will make the final clinical decision during your consultation. If the medication is not suitable for you, your order will be refunded.

Active ingredient: Naproxen 250mg

Also contains lactose.

On the first day TWO tablets (500 mg) should be taken initially and then ONE tablet (250 mg) after 6 to 8 hours if needed. On the second and third day, if required, ONE tablet (250mg) should be taken every 6 to 8 hours. Not more than 3 tablets to be taken per day and for no longer than 3 days

Women between 16 and 50 years old:

Take this medication with or after food, swallowed whole with water. Tablets should not be broken or crushed.

On the first day take 2 tablets (500mg) and then one tablet (250mg) after 6 to 8 hours, only if needed.

On the second and third day, if needed, take one tablet (250mg) every 6 to 8 hours.

Not more than 3 tablets to be taken per day.

The maximum duration of continuous treatment in any one cycle (period) is 3 days.

If symptoms are persistent and do not respond to the initial treatment please consult your GP.

Who cannot take Naproxen 250mg Tablets?

• If you are a man
• If you are under 16 years of age or over 50 years of age
• If your symptoms are severe
• If allergic to naproxen, naproxen sodium formulations or any of the excipients
• If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant
• If you are breastfeeding
• If you currently have or have had peptic ulceration and active gastrointestinal bleeding
• If you have experienced bleeding or perforation, related to previous NSAIDs therapy with ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin or similar medications)
• If aspirin, ibuprofen or other non-steroidal anti inflammatory/analgesic drugs induce the syndrome of asthma, rhinitis, nasal polyps, angioedema, urticaria or other hypersensitivity reactions
• If you have congestive heart failure, established ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, and/or cerebrovascular disease
• If you have liver or kidney problems
• If you have any cardiac impairment
• If you have moderate or severe hypertension
• If you have mild uncontrolled hypertension
• If you have a history of gastro-intestinal disease
• If you have a rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption
• If you have difficulties conceiving, are undergoing investigation of fertility or are attempting to conceive
• If you first experienced period pain more than a year after starting menstruation
• If you have or think you might have a sexually transmitted infection
• If your period pain is caused by something else (i.g endometriosis)
• If you have any coagulation disorders
• If you are at high risk of bleeding
• If you are taking any of the following medications:

̵ Naproxen-containing products
̵ Oral corticosteroids
̵ Anticoagulants or other coumarin derivatives
̵ Heparin
̵ Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors or anti-platelet agents
̵ Other NSAIDs including (e.g. ibuprofen, cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitors, aspirin)

As for all medication, Naproxen can cause side effect. Undesirable effects may be minimised by using the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration necessary to control symptoms. If you are treated with NSAIDs long-term, you should undergo regular medical supervision to monitor for adverse events:

• Severe hepatic reactions, including jaundice and hepatitis
• Naproxen decreases platelet aggregation and prolongs bleeding time
• Exacerbation of bronchospasm, asthma or allergic desease
• Kidney toxicity
• Fluid retention, hypertension and oedema
• Increase in blood pressure
• Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding that can often manifest as really dark, black stools.

If you experience anny of the above symtpoms, stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical advice.