Proper Use of the Medication

Usual Dose

Medical Condition	Age Group	Starting Dose	Maximum Dose (per day)	Maximum Duration of Treatment (days)
Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis	Adults (≥18 years of age)	Two 375 mg tablets (750 mg) once daily or two 500 mg tablets (1000 mg) once daily. The usual daily dose of two 500 mg tablets (1000 mg) once daily.	Three 500 mg tablets (1500 mg) once daily.	7 days*

* If you will be using NAPRELAN for more than 7 days, see your health care provider regularly to discuss whether this medicine is working for you and if it is causing you any unwanted effects.

If you are prescribed this medication for use over a long period of time, your doctor will check your health during regular visits to assess your progress and to ensure that this medicine is not causing unwanted effects.

During treatment, your doctor may decide to adjust the dosage according to your response to the medication.

Be sure to take NAPRELAN regularly as prescribed. In some types of arthritis, up to two weeks may pass before you feel the full effects of this medicine.

Take NAPRELAN only as directed by your health care provider. Do NOT take more of it, do NOT take it more often and do NOT take it for a longer period of time than your health care provider recommended. If possible, you should take the lowest dose of this medication for the shortest time period. Taking too much NAPRELAN may increase your chances of unwanted and sometimes dangerous side effects, especially if you are elderly, have other diseases or take other medications.

This medication has been prescribed specifically for you. Do NOT give it to anyone else. It may harm them, even if their symptoms seem to be similar to yours.

To lessen stomach upset, take this medicine immediately after a meal or with food or milk. Also, you should remain standing or sitting upright (i.e., do not lie down) for about 15-30 minutes after taking the medicine. This helps to prevent irritation that may lead to trouble swallowing. If stomach upset (indigestion, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or diarrhea) occurs and continues, contact your doctor.

Do not crush or chew NAPRELAN tablets; swallow tablet whole.

Overdose:

If you take more than the prescribed dose, contact your health care provider immediately.

Missed Dose:

If you miss a dose, take the next regularly scheduled dose and do not double doses.

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