Naprosuma Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of migraine. It relieves the symptoms of migraines and prevents the attack from becoming worse. This medicine helps by narrowing the blood vessels, thereby relieving migraine headaches.

Naprosuma Tablet should be taken with food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as your doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly.

Side effects associated with the use of this medicine include nausea, heartburn, chest discomfort, dry mouth, weakness, muscle stiffness, drowsiness, numbness of extremities, and irregular heartbeats. However, these are usually temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or worry you.

It may also cause sleepiness at the beginning of your treatment, so do not drive, operate machinery, until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause changes in your mood and you may feel depressed, therefore, regular monitoring of behavior is important. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any heart problems, as the use of Naprosuma Tablet is contraindicated in some heart diseases. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is required while taking this medicine. Consult your doctor and stop this medicine if you develop severe chest or stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, or significantly high blood pressure, after taking this medicine.

Uses of Naprosuma Tablet

Treatment of Migraine

Benefits of Naprosuma Tablet

In Treatment of Migraine

Migraine is a type of headache that causes severe throbbing pain on one side of the head. The pain is due to widening of blood vessels in the head.
Naprosuma Tablet gives you relief from migraine. It narrows the blood vessels in the head and blocks the release of certain chemicals in the brain that causes pain. By reducing the frequency of headaches, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as it can cause side-effects.

Side effects of Naprosuma Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Naprosuma

Nausea
Dizziness
Heartburn
Chest discomfort
Dryness in mouth
Weakness
Muscle stiffness
Drowsiness
Numbness of extremity
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
Feeling hot

How to use Naprosuma Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Naprosuma Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Naprosuma Tablet works

Naprosuma Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Sumatriptan and Naproxen that treat migraine. Sumatriptan is a selective 5HT1-receptor agonist which relieves headache by narrowing the widened blood vessels in the head. Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which blocks the release of certain chemical messengers and decreases general inflammation and pain caused due to migraine.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Naprosuma Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Naprosuma Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Naprosuma Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Naprosuma Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Naprosuma Tablet may make you feel dizzy, depressed, sleepy, tired, or make it difficult to sleep. It may also affect your vision. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

CAUTION

Naprosuma Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Naprosuma Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Naprosuma Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Naprosuma Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Naprosuma Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Naprosuma Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Naprosuma Tablet for treatment of migraine headaches.
This medicine should be taken only if you have a migraine attack and not to prevent it.
Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
- Have your meals at the same time everyday
- Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
- Avoid loud music and noisy places
- Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
- Get enough sleep and avoid stress
Take it as soon as you experience warning signs like being sensitive to light or sound. Take 1 tablet at a time and do not take more than 2 doses in one day.
It may cause sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Naprosuma Tablet affects you.
Notify your doctor if your migraine occurs more often than before you started using Naprosuma Tablet.
Inform your doctor if you have stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, headache and/or worsening high blood pressure while taking Naprosuma Tablet.

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Patient concerns

I am facing issue of headache from last 3-4 years.i have consulted allopathy and they have given me sibelum 10 for migrane and asked to take metopar(paracetamol) when ever pain is too much.i am nit taking sibelum now but i am taking metopar when ever required.so i want a homeopathy consultatation if it can be cured by homeopathy or the level of headache can be lowered. Currently i face headache once in a week and i had to take metopar. Kindly suggest. My weight 80 kg And i am taking some neuro medicines ( stalopam 10, amitone 10) I also have cholesterol and taking (atorec 20)

Dr. Faran Siddiqui

Homeopathy

Migraine and headache are two different things migraine is primarily headache of one side in symmetrically

Some time at a sudden Strong half headache pain in left side and also left eye tearing Please consult me

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

it could be migraine

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FAQs

Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Naprosuma Tablet can lead to increased side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of migraine attacks which are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

Are there any special instructions regarding the storage and disposal of this medicine?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Can Naprosuma Tablet cause sleepiness?

Naprosuma Tablet can cause sleepiness, dizziness or drowsiness. If you have these symptoms, do not drive a car, use machinery or do anything where you need to be alert.

Can I stop taking Naprosuma Tablet when my migraine symptoms are relieved?

Naprosuma Tablet is used for the treatment of migraine attack and should be continued as advised by the doctor.

What can cause or trigger a migraine attack?

Certain physical or environmental factors, such as foods, hormonal changes, weather and stress can lead to or “trigger” a migraine. However, it is important to remember that triggers are different for everyone. That is why, to help prevent migraine attacks, you need to figure out which triggers affect you and which ones do not. Keeping a headache diary is an effective way to track triggers, and it will help you talk to your healthcare professional about your condition.

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References

Mayo Clinic. Sumatriptan+Naproxen. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Sumatriptan and naproxen sodium [Prescribing Information]. Morristown, NJ: Pernix Therapeutics, LLC; 2016. [Accessed 22 Aug. 2024] (online) Available from:

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