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A2,
B,
C1,
C2,
D,
E,
F,
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Anaprox Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Naproxen Sodium
Anaprox Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Naproxen Sodium
DESCRIPTION
Naprelan contains naproxen sodium,
a member of the arylacetic acid
group of nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs).
Naprelan uses the proprietary IPDAS™ (Intestinal Protective Drug
Absorption System) technology. It is a rapidly disintegrating tablet
system combining an immediate
release component
and a sustained release component
of microparticles that are widely dispersed, allowing absorption
of the active ingredient
throughout the gastrointestinal
(GI) tract, maintaining blood
levels over 24 hours.
The chemical name
for naproxen sodium is 2-naphthaleneacetic acid,
6-methoxy-a-methyl-sodium salt,
(S).
Naproxen sodium is an
odorless crystalline powder, white
to creamy in color. It is soluble
in methanol and water.
Naprelan contains 412.5 mg
or 550 mg of naproxen sodium,
equivalent to 375
mg and 500 mg
of naproxen and 37.5 mg and 50 mg
sodium respectively.
Each Naprelan tablet
also contains the following inactive ingredients: ammonio methacrylate
copolymer Type A,
ammonio methacrylate copolymer Type B, citric acid,
crospovidone, magnesium
stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer
Type A, microcrystalline
cellulose, povidone,
and talc. The tablet
coating contains hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol,
and titanium dioxide.
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