Juvenile RA
Child > 2 yr: 10 mg/kg/day (naproxen) in 2 divided doses.
Musculoskeletal, soft-tissue irritation
Adult: 250-500 mg (naproxen) PO bid Or 250 mg (naproxen) in morning and 500 mg in pm. Or 275-550 mg (sodium) PO bid. Or 275 mg (sodium) in morning and 550 mg in pm.
Pain, primary dysmenorrhea
Adult: 500 mg (naproxen) PO, then 250 mg PO q 6-8 h prn. Max 1.25 gram qd. Or 550 mg (sodium) PO, then 275 mg PO q 6-8 h prn. Max 1.375 gram qd. Self-medicated: 220 mg q 8-12 h. Max 440 mg qd if = 65 yr, or 3 tab qd if < 65 yr. Dont use for > 10 day. |