It happens that when pain occurs, the patient hurries not to the hospital, but to the nearest pharmacy. Pharmacists offer non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as an anesthetic. These include Naproxen. Analogs of this drug will be presented to your attention today.
Briefly about the medicine
The drug "Naproxen" is available in the form of tablets and gel for external use. As part of one pill, 250 or 500 mg of the active substance is present. The gel is available in a concentration of 10%. Both are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. They have an analgesic, antipyretic effect and are able to eliminate inflammation.
Practice shows that Naproxen is not often bought by patients. Analogs of this medication are much more popular. In vain, because the claimed medicine does an excellent job. It is used for fever and inflammation caused by various reasons. Also, the medication effectively eliminates pain (in the muscles, head, teeth, bones, in women, in the postoperative period). The medication is symptomatic. He perfectly copes with the task, but does not affect the course of the disease itself.
Naproxen: analogues
Drug analogues are called drugs that can replace the claimed drug in the treatment of various diseases. There are funds that can be called an absolute alternative. They contain in their composition the same active substance as Naproxen, but in different volumes. These include:
- "Nalgesin";
- Nalgesin Forte;
- "Sanaprox";
- “Nabrobene”;
- Apranax and others.
You can also say that drugs based on naproxen, ketorolac, ibuprofen, as well as Sulindak are analogues. Despite the fact that medicines have a different composition, they all have the same effect on the human body, cope with the same symptoms. Consider in more detail the substitutes and generics of the claimed funds and compare them.
Nalgezin and Nalgezin forte
Unlike the declared Russian drug “Naproxen”, analogues of “Nalgezin” and “Nalgezin forte” are produced in Slovenia. The active substance in medicines is the same, but its amount is different. In tablets "Nalgesin" there is 275 mg of naproxen, and in the tool "Nalgesin forte" - 550 mg. The cost of medicines also differs. "Naproxen" costs consumers 200 rubles for 30 tablets, and 20 pills of "Nalgezin" costs 300 rubles. Despite this, a foreign product is more popular than its inexpensive predecessor.
The drug "Sanaprox"
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug "Sanaprox" - a substitute for the drug "Naproxen-acre." It is difficult to find analogs with such a trade name in modern pharmacy chains. Consumers say that even if they wanted, they could not find this medicine. It is the inaccessibility that distinguishes it from the original means. Another feature of the Sanaprox preparation is that it is produced in 60 pieces per pack.
According to consumer opinion, this medication often caused adverse reactions than Naproxen tablets. Perhaps this is why the tool has become unavailable for purchase.
Unique Pentalgin
What other naproxen tablets do I have? Generics include in their list a popular product under the trade name Pentalgin. This drug is different from the original in composition. In addition to naproxen in an amount of 100 mg, paracetamol, drotaverin, pheniramine and caffeine are present in it. Pentalgin tablets are positioned as a medicine for colds and flu. They have a complex effect on the patient's body: relieve pain and fever, eliminate spasm and allergic manifestations, as well as invigorate and increase performance. Tablets of 24 pieces can be purchased at an over-the-counter pharmacy for 200 rubles. Unlike Naproxen, which can be taken for two weeks, Pentalgin is acceptable for use for only 5 days.
Among consumers, this drug is very popular. Users praise it, calling it effective and fast. Pentalgin tablets take pride of place in many people's medicine chests.
Preparations for external use
If you need to replace "Naproxen" (gel), you can choose the following analogues:
- "Arthrosilen" (400 rubles);
- Ben-Gay (100 rubles);
- "Butadion" (250 rubles);
- "Bystrumgel" (220 rubles);
- Viprosal (400 rubles);
- Voltaren (300 rubles) and many others.
The active substance and method of application distinguishes these drugs from the claimed means. Some medications can be used for a long time, while others are suitable for short-term use. Note that "Naproxen gel" is valid for treatment for a period of two weeks.
Other substitutes
If, for some reason, the claimed medicine does not help you, then it is recommended that you use the Naproxen preparation for another drug. Analogues of the drug can be chosen very different. The pharmacological market is full of painkillers and antipyretics. Medicines of this plan are the sales leaders. The following remedies can be called an alternative to Naproxen pills.
- “Voltaren”, “Diclofenac”, “Ortofen” - medicines based on diclofenac. They are considered the most effective medicines for pain in joints and muscles, but are not suitable for long-term use, unlike the Naproxen remedy. The drugs have many side effects and are contraindicated in children under 6 years of age.
- “Bystrumkaps”, “Ketonal”, “Flexen”, “Flamaks” - drugs based on ketoprofen. Medicines have not only an analgesic effect, but also a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. They are used for all kinds of pain, do not affect the structure of the joint and cartilage.
- “Mig”, “Burana”, “Nurofen” - medicines with ibuprofen in the composition. These medicines are more popular than Naproxen. They are often used to treat young children. Drug tolerance is good, and the likelihood of adverse reactions is low. These funds are often prescribed to eliminate fever.
- "Nise", "Nimuleks", "Nimesil" - medicines based on nimesulide. These drugs have a selective analgesic and pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. What sets them apart from Naproxen is that some doctors recognize the claimed drugs as dangerous. So, for example, foreign doctors carried them to illegal drugs.
- "Ketorol", "Ketanov" - means with ketorolac. They are used only in case of very severe pain due to the high probability of adverse reactions. Ketorolac medicines are potent painkillers.
To summarize
The drug "Naproxen" is often used for diseases of the musculoskeletal system, but can also be used for other pathologies accompanied by fever or pain. Perhaps the most important difference between this medication and other oral NSAIDs is the possibility of a two-week use. Reviews This medicine is gaining good. Many consumers who are no longer helped by funds based on ibuprofen, paracetamol, and dipyrone are very pleased with the Naproxen medication. Users say that it acts quickly, purposefully, and has a lasting effect. If you have complaints about well-being, then consult a doctor to find the right pain medication, as now there are a great many analogues and interchangeable drugs.