Boots Pharmacy Period Pain Relief 250 mg Gastro-Resistant
Tablets
(Naproxen)
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription to treat period pain. However, you still need to take it carefully to get the best results from it.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
What this medicine is for
This medicine contains Naproxen, which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, which act to relieve pain and reduce swelling.
It can be used to treat period pain in adolescents and women, aged 15 to 50 years.
Before you take this medicine
This medicine can be taken by adolescents and women, aged 15 to 50 years. However, some people should not take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
Do not take:
If you have a stomach ulcer, or have had one
If you have had a perforation or a bleeding stomach after taking a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (you may have been sick and it contained blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds, passed blood in your stools or passed black tarry stools)
If you are allergic to naproxen or any other ingredients of the product (see ”What is in this medicine”)
If you are allergic to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (you have ever had asthma, a runny nose, itchy skin or swelling of the lips, face or throat after taking these medicines)
If you are taking other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (this includes aspirin, ibuprofen and medicines called cox 2 inhibitors)
If you have severe heart failure
If you started having period pain more than a year after your first period, unless your doctor tells you to
If you have an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains lactose)
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your doctor tells you to
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
- If you have asthma, a history of asthma or other allergic disease, bowel problems, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis
- If you have other heart problems (see above), kidney or liver problems
- If you are elderly – you may get more side effects (see back of leaflet)
- If you are taking any other painkillers, steroids, or receiving regular treatment from your
doctor - If you have had a stroke, or have heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or you smoke – see ‘Risk of heart attack or stroke’
- If you have problems with your blood
Other important information
Risk of heart attack or stroke: Naproxen may increase the risk if you take large amounts for a long time. The risk is small. Take the lowest amount for the shortest possible time to reduce this risk.
Driving and using machines: This medicine may make you feel sleepy, dizzy or affect your vision. You should not drive or use machines until you are sure you are not affected.
Blood and urine tests: Tell your doctor that you are taking this medicine, if you are having blood or urine tests.
If you take other medicines
Before you take these tablets, make sure that you tell your pharmacist about ANY other medicines you might be using at the same time, particularly the following:
- Other painkillers
- Antacids, colestyramine
- Tablets to thin your blood (e.g. warfarin)
- Mifepristone (for termination of pregnancy) – do not take naproxen if you have taken mifepristone in the last 12 days
- Water tablets (diuretics), or medicines to treat high blood pressure, medicines for heart problems
- Corticosteroids (for pain and swelling)
- Lithium (for bipolar disorder)
- Methotrexate (for cancer, psoriasis, or rheumatism)
- Zidovudine (for HIV infection)
- Quinolone antibiotics (for infections)
- Sulphonamide antibiotics (for treating or preventing serious infections)
- Medicines for depression
- Phenytoin (for epilepsy)
- Ciclosporin (given after transplant surgery, or for psoriasis or rheumatism)
- Probenecid (to prevent gout)
If you are unsure about interactions with any other medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.
How to take this medicine
Check the foil is not broken before first use. If it is, do not take that tablet.
Adolescent girls and women, aged 15 to 50 years:
First day of pain: Take two tablets to start with. Then, take one more tablet after 6 to 8 hours, if you need to.
Second and third day: Take one tablet every 6 to 8 hours, if you need to.
Don’t take more than 3 tablets in 24 hours.
Take the lowest amount for the shortest possible time to relieve your symptoms.
Swallow each tablet whole with water, preferably with or after food. Do not chew, cut or crush the tablets.
Do not give to children under 15 years.
Do not take more than the amount recommended.
Do not take this medicine for more than 3 days in any one period (menstrual cycle), unless your doctor tells you to.
If your symptoms do not go away within 3 days talk to your doctor.
If you take too many tablets: Go to your nearest hospital casualty department or talk to a doctor straight away. Take your medicine and this leaflet with you.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the tablets. See a doctor at once:
- You are sick and it contains blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds
- Pass blood in your stools or pass black tarry stools
- Stomach problems including pain, indigestion or heartburn
- Allergic reactions such as skin rash (which can sometimes be severe and include peeling and blistering of the skin), swelling of the face, neck or throat, worsening of asthma, difficulty in breathing, cough, night time sweats
- Stiff neck, fever, disorientation (symptoms of meningitis) – this is more likely if your doctor has told you that you have an auto-immune disease
- Kidney problems, which may lead to kidney failure (you may have blood in your urine, discoloured urine, pain in your lower back or abnormal results from kidney function tests)
- Rarely liver problems (which may cause yellow skin or eyes)
These other effects are less serious. If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:
- Feeling sick, being sick
- Headache, problems with vision
- High blood pressure, heart failure
- Fluid retention, which may cause swelling of the limbs
- Hair loss, sensitivity to light
- Tingling, pins and needles, hearing problems
- Depression, confusion, hallucinations
- Dizziness, vertigo, fits
- Difficulty sleeping, difficulty concentrating
- Feeling unwell, exhausted, drowsy
- Rarely, diarrhoea, wind, constipation, worsening of colitis or Crohn’s disease
- Very rarely, tiredness or severe exhaustion, changes in the blood which may cause unusual bruising and an increase in the number of infections that you get (e.g. sore throats, mouth ulcers, flu-like symptoms)
- A small increased risk of heart attack or stroke if you take large amounts for a long time
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
How to store this medicine
Do not store above 25°C.
Store in the original package.
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
What is in this medicine
Each gastro-resistant tablet contains Naproxen 250 mg, which is the active ingredient.
As well as the active ingredient, the tablets also contain lactose monohydrate, maize starch, polyvidone, sodium starch glycolate, magnesium stearate. The tablet coating contains lactose monohydrate, hypromellose, colloidal silicon dioxide, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, purified stearic acid, purified talc, sodium alginate, sodium bicarbonate, triethyl citrate, titanium dioxide (E171), printing ink (containing shellac, black iron oxide (E172), propylene glycol (E1520)).
The pack contains 9 white, round, biconvex coated tablets with ‘3N3’ printed on them.
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured for
by the Marketing Authorisation holder
Leaflet prepared September 2009
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