Anaprox Ingredients and Composition

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Anaprox Ingredients and Composition

Anaprox contains naproxen sodium, a member of the arylacetic acid group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Anaprox uses the proprietary IPDAS (Intestinal Protective Drug Absorption System) technology. It is a rapidly disintegrating tablet system combining an immediate release component and a sustained release component of microparticles that are widely dispersed, allowing absorption of the active ingredient throughout the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, maintaining blood levels over 24 hours.

The chemical name for naproxen sodium is 2-naphthaleneacetic acid, 6-methoxy-a-methyl-sodium salt, (S).

Naproxen sodium is an odorless crystalline powder, white to creamy in color. It is soluble in methanol and water.

Anaprox contains 412.5 mg or 550 mg of naproxen sodium, equivalent to 375 mg and 500 mg of naproxen and 37.5 mg and 50 mg sodium respectively.

Each Anaprox tablet also contains the following inactive ingredients:

• ammonio methacrylate copolymer Type A
• ammonio methacrylate copolymer Type B
• citric acid, crospovidone
• magnesium stearate
• methacrylic acid copolymer Type A
• microcrystalline cellulose
• povidone
• talc

Anaprox tablet coating contains hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, and titanium dioxide.

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