Annoxen-S Dosage/Direction for Use

Administration: Administer with food, milk, or antacid to decrease GI adverse effect.
Dosages: Bursitis, tendonitis and acute musculoskeletal pain: Naproxen sodium 2 tablets initially, followed by 1 tablet every 6-8 hours or followed by 2 tablets every 12 hours; maximum daily dose of 5 tablets on the first day and 4 tablets thereafter.
Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis: Naproxen sodium 2 to 4 tablets daily either as a single dose or in 2 divided doses. Dosage may be increased up to 6 tablets daily for a period of up to 6 months.
Acute gouty arthritis: Naproxen sodium 3 tablets initially, followed by 1 tablet every 6-8 hours until the attack has subsided.
Postoperative pain, pain associated with dental surgery and postpartum pain: Naproxen sodium 2 tablets initially, followed by 1 tablet every 6-8 hours.
Headache, toothache, fever, dysmenorrhoea and acute pain: Naproxen sodium 2 tablets initially, followed by 1 tablet every 6-8 hours, up to maximum daily dose of 5 tablets on the first day and 4 tablets thereafter.
Juvenile arthritis: Naproxen sodium 10 mg/kg daily in 2 divided doses, up to 15 mg/kg daily dose (maximum of 1 g daily).
Migraine treatment in adults: Naproxen sodium 3 tablets at the first symptom of an impending attack. An additional dose of Naproxen sodium 1-2 tablets can be taken throughout the day, if necessary, but not before half an hour after the initial dose.
Prophylaxis of migraine: Naproxen sodium 2 tablets given twice daily. If no improvement is seen within 4-6 weeks, the drug should be discontinued.
Elderly: Consider a lower dose. Caution is advised when high doses are required and some adjustment of dose may be required.