Naproxen UK

naproxen-uk is used to provide pain relief from various ailments. Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug or NSAID. naproxen uk

Naproxen Over The Counter

A pharmacist may provide naproxen in lower dose quantities for period pain without a prescription, but higher doses are not available over the counter.

Naproxen is available on prescription as tablets or as a liquid that you drink. Children require a prescription to be given Naproxen.

Uses of Naproxen ?

To help with inflammation and healing, the body release chemicals known as Prostaglandins. These chemicals release both benefits and negative side effects, causing pain and fever in the body.

An enzyme called cyclooxygenase (COX) produces these Prostaglandins. Naproxen and other NSAIDs work to reduce the production of COX-1 and COX-2.

Whilst the COX-2 enzyme is the one that creates prostaglandins that cause pain and fever, the COX-1 enzyme helps protect the stomach lining from any damaging effects of acid. This is why when sometimes taking NSAIDs or Naproxen, your stomach can produce ulcers.

Typically, people use Naproxen 250mg and Naproxen 500mg for pain relief. It reduces inflammation and pain in joints and muscles. For more information, take a look at Naproxen BNF.