Description
For the relief of period pain.
Naproxen belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Period Pain Reliever is used to treat period pains (also called menstrual pain or dysmenorrhoea) in women aged 15 to 50 years old.
How to use
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Swallow whole with water, with or after food. Do not crush or chew the tablets. You should take the lowest effective dose for the shortest amount of time, to control your symptoms. This will reduce any side effects you may experience.
Women aged 15 to 50 years old:
First day of treatment
Initially take two tablets (500mg) then if needed, one tablet (250mg) after 6-8 hours.
Second and third day of treatment:
If needed, take one tablet (250mg) every 6-8 hours. Do not take more than the maximum dose of three tablets a day for longer than three days during each month (menstrual cycle).
Warnings
Do not take more than 3 tablets a day.
Do not take the tablets for more than 3 days in any period.
If symptoms persist or worsen, consult your doctor.
Do not take if you:
- Have or have ever had a stomach ulcer, perforation or bleeding
- Are allergic to Naproxen or any other ingredients in the product, Aspirin, Ibuprofen or other related painkillers
- Are taking other NSAID painkillers, or Aspirin
Speak to a pharmacist or your doctor before taking this product if you:
- Have asthma, liver, heart, kidney or bowel problems
- There is a chance you may be pregnant or are breastfeeding
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Ingredients
The active substance is naproxen. Each tablet contains 250mg of the active substance.
The tablet is gastro-resistant, which means that it is covered with a coating which stops the tablet dissolving in the stomach, so that the naproxen is released further down in your gut.
The other ingredients are methacrylic acidethylacrylate copolymer (1:1), lactose, magnesium stearate, maize starch, crospovidone, propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, triethyl citrate, titanium dioxide (EI71), potassium sorbate (E202), sodium citrate (E331), xanthan gum (E415), hydroxypropyl cellulose (E463), purified talc (E553), beeswax.
See patient information leaflet for more information
