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Napican 500mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Napican 500mg Tablet

Naproxen(500mg)

food interaction for Napican Tablet

alcohol interaction for Napican Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Napican Tablet

lactation interaction for Napican Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Napican 500mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Napican 500mg Tablet
UNSAFE
Napican 500mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
UNSAFE
Napican 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Napican 500mg Tablet

Naproxen(500mg)

Napican tablet uses

{med_name} is used for pain relief. It relieves pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, gout, muscle pain and painful periods.

How napican tablet works

Napican 500mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Common side effects of napican tablet

Indigestion, Abdominal pain, Nausea, Headache, Rash, Bruise, Edema (swelling)

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Expert advice FOR Napican Tablet

  • You have been prescribed Naproxen to relieve pain and inflammation.
  • Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
  • Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
  • Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Naproxen.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Naproxen as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
  • Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

Frequently asked questions FOR Napican 500mg Tablet

Naproxen

Q. Does Napican 500mg Tablet help with pain?
Napican 500mg Tablet is a pain killer and is used to reduce pain. It belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and is used to treat diseases of joints such as rheumatoid arthritis (including in children), osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis. It is also used to treat attacks of gout, muscle and bone disorders and painful periods.
Q. Can I take Napican 500mg Tablet for a sinus infection?
Napican 500mg Tablet may be given to reduce the pain and swelling associated with sinus infection. It does not, however, treat any infections, you would need antibiotics for the same. Consult a doctor for the treatment of sinus infection.
Q. Does Napican 500mg Tablet raise blood pressure?
Napican 500mg Tablet can raise your blood pressure, however, it is not a very common side effect. Talk to your doctor if you are a hypertensive (patient of high blood pressure) and you have been asked to take Napican 500mg Tablet or you experience high blood pressure while taking Napican 500mg Tablet.
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Q. Does Napican 500mg Tablet cause constipation?
Napican 500mg Tablet can cause constipation, however, it is not a very common side effect. Talk to your doctor before if you experience constipation while taking Napican 500mg Tablet.
Q. Does Napican 500mg Tablet contain sulfa?
Napican 500mg Tablet doesn't contain any sulfa substance.
Q. Is Napican 500mg Tablet a controlled substance?
Napican 500mg Tablet is not a controlled substance, however, it is available only when prescribed by a doctor.
Q. Is Napican 500mg Tablet addictive?
Napican 500mg Tablet has not been reported to have any addictive potential.
Q. Is Napican 500mg Tablet safe?
Napican 500mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Napican 500mg Tablet a narcotic?
Napican 500mg Tablet is not a narcotic medicine. It is a painkiller and belongs to the group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Q. Is Napican 500mg Tablet safe in pregnancy?
Napican 500mg Tablet should not be taken during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or you are planning to have a baby, tell your doctor before taking this medicine.
Q. Is Napican 500mg Tablet a blood thinner?
Napican 500mg Tablet is not a blood thinner. It is a painkiller and belongs to the group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Q. Is Napican 500mg Tablet good for headaches?
Napican 500mg Tablet can help in relieving a headache and has been used for treating migraine headaches. However, it has not been found to be very effective for the relief of migraine headaches as mentioned in some studies. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines for the relief of headache.
Q. Is Napican 500mg Tablet over the counter?
Napican 500mg Tablet is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It belongs to a class of prescription drugs.
Q. Can I take Napican 500mg Tablet with oxycodone?
Napican 500mg Tablet can be taken with oxycodone. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Napican 500mg Tablet with prednisone?
Napican 500mg Tablet and prednisone can increase the toxicity of each other. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Napican 500mg Tablet for cramps (painful periods)?
Napican 500mg Tablet can be used for treating cramps (painful periods). Talk to your doctor before taking any medicines for cramps.
Q. Can I take Napican 500mg Tablet for fever?
Napican 500mg Tablet is not generally used to treat fever. It is a pain-killer and is used for treating various painful conditions. Consult a doctor if you have a fever as it is important to know the cause of fever before starting any medicines.
Q. Can I take Napican 500mg Tablet for back pain?
Napican 500mg Tablet can be used to treat muscle and bone disorders, so, it can help in relieving back pain. However, consult a doctor for the relief of back pain as it is important to find out the cause of back pain before starting any medicines.
Q. Can I take Napican 500mg Tablet for a cold?
Napican 500mg Tablet is not used to treat cold. Consult a doctor if you have a cold before taking any medicine.
Q. Can I take Napican 500mg Tablet for a hangover?
Napican 500mg Tablet is not used to treat a hangover.
Q. Can I take Napican 500mg Tablet for gallbladder pain?
Napican 500mg Tablet is not used to treat gallbladder pain. Consult a doctor if you think you have gall bladder pain as it is important to know the reason for pain before starting any medicines.
Q. Can I take Napican 500mg Tablet for tonsillitis?
Napican 500mg Tablet is not used to treat tonsillitis. Consult a doctor if you think you have tonsillitis as it would need to be diagnosed before the start of any treatment.
Q. Can I take Napican 500mg Tablet for urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Napican 500mg Tablet is not used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) as it is a pain killer and you would need an antibiotic for the treatment of an infection. Please consult your doctor if you think you have urinary tract infection (UTI) as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Can I take Napican 500mg Tablet for a toothache (dental pain)?
Napican 500mg Tablet is a pain killer, so can be used for the treatment of a toothache (dental pain), however, please consult your doctor before starting any painkillers as there could be an underlying infection which needs to be taken care of along with.
Q. Does Napican 500mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Napican 500mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or tired and may cause blurred vision and you need to be careful while driving or operating any machinery. Talk to your doctor before taking Napican 500mg Tablet.
Q. Does Napican 500mg Tablet work immediately?
Napican 500mg Tablet starts working immediately as it is absorbed quickly from the gastrointestinal tract. Some pain relief occurs after a few hours, however, the full effect is seen after a couple of weeks. Please consult your doctor for more details.
Q. Does Napican 500mg Tablet expire?
Yes, Napican 500mg Tablet does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.
Q. Does Napican 500mg Tablet have aspirin in it?
Napican 500mg Tablet does not contain aspirin. These are two different drugs which belong to the same group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Q. Does Napican 500mg Tablet get you high?
Napican 500mg Tablet does not get you high. It has not been reported to have any addiction potential.
Q. Does Napican 500mg Tablet work?
Napican 500mg Tablet works if used for the right indication at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Can I take Napican 500mg Tablet for the treatment of flu?
Napican 500mg Tablet is not recommended for the treatment of flu. Talk to your doctor if you have flu before taking any medicines. It is a self-limiting condition and you may not need to take any treatment for this.
Q. Can I take Napican 500mg Tablet for swollen glands?
Napican 500mg Tablet may be given to reduce the pain and swelling associated with the swollen glands. It does not, however, treat any underlying infections if any, you would need antibiotics for the same. Consult a doctor before taking any antibiotics.

Content on this page was last updated on 24 November, 2025, by Dr. Sachin Gupta (MD Pharmacology, MBBS)