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Analgesics







    Aleve ®
    Generic : Naproxen

    Active Ingredients :

    Naproxen Sodium
    An anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Both the acid and its sodium salt are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic or musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and acute gout.

    Inactive Ingredients :

    Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose,Povidone

    Pharmacologic Action :

    >Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agent
    >Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor

  • Use in Dentistry :
    The treatment of acute pain and swelling management.

  • Articles :

    Bichara J, Greenwell H, Drisko C, Wittwer JW, Vest TM, Yancey J, Goldsmith J, Rebitski G.

    The effect of postsurgical naproxen and a bioabsorbable membrane on osseous healing in intrabony defects.
      (J Periodontol. 1999 Aug;70(8):869-77.)
    >Abstract

    Kiersch TA, Halladay SC, Hormel PC.

    A single-dose, double-blind comparison of naproxen sodium, acetaminophen, and placebo in postoperative dental pain.
      (Clin Ther. 1994 May-Jun;16(3):394-404.)
    >Abstract



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