Anaprox-DS and Nicoderm

• Generic Name: naproxen
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Aleve, Anaprox-DS, Flanax Pain Reliever, Midol Extended Relief, Naprelan 500, Naprosyn, EC-Naprosyn, Naprelan 375, Flanax, Naprelan, Anaprox, Naproxen Sodium, Aleve Caplet, Aleve Gelcap, Aleve Easy Open Arthritis

Anaprox-DS is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Anaprox-DS is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis, gout, or menstrual cramps.

The delayed-release or extended-release tablets are slower-acting forms of naproxen that are used only for treating chronic conditions such as arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis. These forms of naproxen will not work fast enough to treat acute pain.

Anaprox-DS may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: nicotine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Habitrol, Nicoderm C-Q, Nicotine System Kit, Commit, Leader Nicotine Polacrilex, Nicorelief, Nicorette, Thrive, Nicoderm CQ, Nicotrol Inhaler, Nicotrol NS

Nicotine skin patches are used to help you stop smoking. Nicotine is absorbed from the patch on the skin and enters the blood stream. This replaces the nicotine you would get from smoking and makes the withdrawal effects from not smoking less severe. The amount of nicotine is decreased over time until use is stopped.

This medicine is available without a prescription, but proof of age (18 years or older) is required.