Here you may find the answers to many frequently asked questions about Naproxen. Any additional questions, comments, or concerns should be addressed through the "Request Additional Information" tab within the page navigation.
- Is Naproxen known to be hazardous in any way? The molecule is not environmentally hazardous or toxic, but is somewhat flammable/combustible when exposed to heat. Repeated or prolonged medical use of Naproxen can be hazardous to health. It poses some risk of skin and eye irritation and can be toxic if ingested in the improper dosage amount. Naproxen may cause heart attack and/or stroke. Prolonged usage may result in ulcers, drug-induced hepatitis, and/or problems associated with the kidneys, liver, and gastrointestinal tract.
- Does Naproxen have the potential to cause addiction? No. Naproxen is considered to be a "non-narcotic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug,” and is therefore not known to cause any addition. However, as with all other drugs, caution should be exercised when taking this medication. Because Naproxen is typically prescribed to treat pain and inflammation, the potential does exist for patients to develop dependence.
- Is Naproxen used as a medication? Yes. See the "Naproxen as a Medication" tab for more information on the uses of Naproxen as a prescription pill.
- Can Naproxen be used as an artificial sweetener? No, Naproxen cannot be used as an artificial sweetener.
- Is Naproxen used in any personal care products? No, Naproxen is not used in any personal care products; it is a pharmaceutical medication.
- What color is Naproxen? Naproxen is white in color, sometimes with a slight tinge of cream color. It is made available in a solid, pill form when used as a medication. Some brands of Naproxen (generic or name-brand) may add artificial color to capsules. For example, Aleve capsules are typically blue in color.
- Is Naproxen natural or synthetic? Naproxen is a synthetic drug. It was first synthesized and marketed under the name “Naprosyn” by the company Syntex in 1976.