SPL Set ID: f3bcad49-561b-063c-e053-2a95a90ac10d
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Naproxen tablets, USP are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and available as 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