Napromets-500 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of painkillers known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Napromets-500 Tablet 10's is primarily used to reduce pain and swelling in muscles and joints in conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis (pain and stiffness in the backbone), cervical spondylitis (wear and tear of spinal discs in the neck) and acute gout (severe pain due to excess of uric acid). Arthritis is a condition that causes swelling of one or more joints, resulting in pain and stiffness of joints that worsen over time.

Napromets-500 Tablet 10's contains Naproxen, which works by blocking the action of the cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body that is involved in the production of certain chemical substances, such as prostaglandins, that cause pain and swelling. Thereby, helps in relieving pain and swelling associated with different types of arthritis.

Take Napromets-500 Tablet 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your Napromets-500 Tablet 10's based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience indigestion, heartburn, stomach pain, nausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, bruising, itching, rash, and ringing in your ears. Most of these side effects of Napromets-500 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Napromets-500 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Napromets-500 Tablet 10's. Do not consume alcohol with Napromets-500 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Napromets-500 Tablet 10's may cause an increased risk of severe heart problems like myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. It should not be used by a patient who has undergone recent heart bypass surgery or is going to have it. Napromets-500 Tablet 10's increases the risk of severe gastrointestinal conditions like bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal.

Napromets-500 Tablet 10's is used to reduce pain and swelling in muscles and joints in conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis (pain and stiffness in the backbone), cervical spondylitis (wear and tear of spinal discs in neck) and acute gout (severe pain due to excess of uric acid). It is also used to treat fibrositis (muscle pain and stiffness), tenosynovitis (swelling of tendons), low back pain, strains and sprains.

• Indigestion

• Heartburn

• Stomach pain

• Constipation

• Gas

• Vomiting

• Nausea

• Diarrhoea

If you are allergic to Napromets-500 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Napromets-500 Tablet 10's is not recommended for pregnant women especially in third trimester as it may cause harm to the baby. Therefore, pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Napromets-500 Tablet 10's. Elderly patients are at greater risk for gastrointestinal bleeding problems so the doctor can limit their dose. Do not consume alcohol with Napromets-500 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Napromets-500 Tablet 10's may cause an increased risk of severe heart problems like myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. If you notice bleeding from your back passage as black sticky motions or bloody stools, blood in vomit or stomach pain spreading to back, please stop taking Napromets-500 Tablet 10's and contact your doctor immediately. It should not be used by the patient who had undergone recent heart bypass surgery or are about to undergo surgery. Napromets-500 Tablet 10's increases the risk of severe gastrointestinal conditions like bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. If you experience weight loss, diarrhea, pain or vomiting, please stop taking Napromets-500 Tablet 10's and consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs of worsening or Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (swelling in digestive tract). 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Napromets-500 Tablet 10's may have interaction with pain killers (ibuprofen, diclofenac, paracetamol, aspirin), high blood pressure-lowering medicines (propranolol, enalapril, cilazapril, losartan, candesartan, eprosartan), water pills (furosemide), blood thinners (heparin, warfarin, clopidogrel), fits related medicines (phenytoin), antidiabetic drugs (glimepiride, glipizide), antibiotics (moxifloxacin, ciprofloxacin), HIV/AIDS medicines (Zidovudine).

Drug- Food Interaction: Napromets-500 Tablet 10's may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking Napromets-500 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People with diabetes, stomach ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, asthma, kidney, liver or heart problems and an autoimmune condition, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (joint pain, fever and skin rashes), colitis or Crohn’s disease (conditions causing swelling of the bowel, diarrhoea, bowel pain, vomiting and weight loss) should consult a doctor before taking Napromets-500 Tablet 10's.

• IBUPROFEN
• DICLOFENAC
• PARACETAMOL
• ASPIRIN
• PROPRANOLOL
• ENALAPRIL
• CILAZAPRIL
• LOSARTAN
• CANDESARTAN
• EPROSARTAN
• FUROSEMIDE
• HEPARIN
• WARFARIN
• CLOPIDOGREL
• PHENYTOIN
• GLIMEPIRIDE
• GLIPIZIDE
• MOXIFLOXACIN
• CIPROFLOXACIN
• ZIDOVUDINE

• Do regular exercise such as cycling, walking, jogging, dancing or swimming for a minimum of 30 minutes per day.
• Maintain healthy body weight (BMI between 18.5 - 24.9) as obesity may worsen joint pains and cause injury at the damaged site.
• Maintain a low fat and a low calorie diet and eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol and quit smoking.

• If you are elderly, smoker, had stroke previously, or have high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol, please inform your doctor as these conditions may increase the risk of heart problems.

• Do not take more than the prescribed dose as it may cause Napromets-500 Tablet 10's overdose and lead to symptoms such as heartburn, stomach upset, unconsciousness, dizziness, ringing or buzzing in ears, fits, fainting, diarrhoea or excitation.

Arthritis: It is a condition that causes swelling of one or more joints resulting in pain and stiffness of joints that worsen over time. There are different types of arthritis of which osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are most common types. The symptoms of arthritis include joint pain, stiffness, redness, tenderness, swelling in and around joints and reduced movement of joints. The risk of arthritis increases with age, obesity, previous joint injury or family history. Proper medication, physiotherapy or sometimes surgery may help to reduce symptoms of arthritis and enhance quality of life.