Naxen and Polycarbophil

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

Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve symptoms of arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile arthritis) such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. Naproxen also helps relieve symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis, which is a type of arthritis that affects the joints in the spine. However, this medicine does not cure arthritis and will help you only as long as you continue to take it.

This medicine may also be used to treat mild to moderate pain, including acute gout and other painful conditions such as bursitis, tendinitis, or menstrual cramps.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: polycarbophil
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Carbocaine HCl, Polocaine, Polocaine-MPF, Scandonest, Carbocaine, Polocaine DENTAL, Equalactin, Fiber Lax, FiberCon, Fiberlax, Fibertab, Konsyl Fiber, Mitrolan, Fiber Laxative, Fibernorm, Polycarb, Fiber Tabs, Fiberall Tablets, Perdiem Fiber Caplet, Fiber-Lax, FiberGen

Polycarbophil is a bulk-forming laxative that increases the amount of water in your stools to help make them softer and easier to pass.

Polycarbophil is used to treat constipation and to help maintain regular bowel movements.

Polycarbophil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.