SPL Set ID: e3a3e5d2-2d1e-74d3-e053-2995a90a82bf
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Naproxen tablets, USP are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and available as follows: Naproxen tablets, USP are available as light yellow round shaped tablets containing 250 mg naproxen, light yellow capsule shaped tablets containing 375 mg naproxen, and light yellow oblong shaped tablets containing 500 mg naproxen for oral administration. Naproxen is a propionic acid derivative related to the arylacetic acid group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The chemical name for naproxen is (S)-6-methoxy-α-methyl-2-naphthaleneacetic acid. Naproxen has a molecular weight of 230.26 and a molecular formula of C 14 H 14 O 3 . It has the following structural formula: Naproxen is white or almost white crystalline powder. It is insoluble in water, soluble in chloroform, dehydrated ethanol and methanol. Sparingly soluble in ether. The octanol/water partition coefficient of Naproxen at pH < 2.18 is 3.18. Each naproxen tablet, USP contains the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, yellow iron oxide, povidone and magnesium stearate Structural Formula