Tylenol vs. Naprosyn

• Are Naprosyn and Tylenol the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Tylenol?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Naprosyn?
• What Is Tylenol?
• What Is Naprosyn?
• What Drugs Interact with Tylenol?
• What Drugs Interact with Naprosyn?
• How Should Tylenol Be Taken?
• How Should Naprosyn Be Taken?

Tylenol(acetaminophen）andNaprosyn(naproxen）are used for treatingpainandfeverassociated with many conditions.

Naprosyn is also used for inflammatory diseases such asarthritis, tendonitis,bursitis, andgout.

Tylenol and Naprosyn belong to different drug classes. Tylenol is ananalgesicandantipyreticand Naprosyn is a nonsteroidalanti-inflammatory drug (NSAID）.

Tylenol is available as agenericandover-the-counter(OTC）.

Side effectsof Tylenol and Naprosyn that are similar includenausea,stomachorabdominal pain,itching,skinrash, andheadache.

Side effects of Tylenol that are different from Naprosyn include loss of appetite, darkurine, clay-colored stools, orjaundice(yellowing of skin or eyes).

Side effects of Naprosyn that are different from Tylenol includeheartburn, upset stomach,diarrhea,constipation, bloating, gas,头晕, nervousness,blurred vision, or ringinginyour ears.

Common side effects of Tylenol include:

• nausea,
• stomach pain,
• loss of appetite,
• itching,
• rash,
• headache,
• dark urine,
• clay-colored stools,
• or jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes).

Get medical help right away if you notice symptoms of a rare seriousallergic reactionto Tylenol, including:

• rash,
• itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)，
• severe dizziness,
• or troublebreathing.

Common side effects of Naprosyn include:

• heartburn,
• stomach orabdominalpain,
• upset stomach,
• nausea,
• diarrhea,
• constipation,
• bloating,
• gas,
• 头晕,
• nervousness,
• skin rash,
• headache,
• blurred vision,
• ringing in your ears, and
• itching.

Tylenol temporarily relievesminoraches and pains due to: thecommon cold, headache, backache, minor pain of arthritis,toothache,premenstrualandmenstrual cramps, and temporarily reduces fever.

Naprosyn (naproxen; other brand names:EC-Naprosyn and Anaprox/Anaprox DS), is a proprionic acid derivative and is considered a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and is used forpain managementfor many diseases, arthritic diseases, and inflammatory diseases such as tendonitis, bursitis, and gout.

Tylenol may interact withaspirinor otherNSAIDsand血压medications.

Tylenol may also interact with antibiotics, antifungals, sulfa drugs,tuberculosismedicines, birthcontrolpills orhormonereplacementtherapy,cancermedications,cholesterol-lowering medications, gout or arthritis medications (including gold injections),HIV/AIDSmedications, medicines to treatpsychiatricdisorders, orseizuremedications.

Naprosyn may interact with aspirin,bloodthinners,lithium,methotrexate,heartor blood pressure medications,diuretics(waterpills), or steroids.

Naprosyn may also interact with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Do not take more than directed.

Liver warning:This product contains acetaminophen. Severeliverdamage may occur if:

• adult takes more than 12 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
• child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
• taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.

Do not use

• with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescriptionor nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask adoctoror药剂师.
• if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days in adults
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days in children under 12 years
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• new symptoms occur
• redness or swelling is present

These could be signs of a seriouscondition.

Ifpregnantorbreast喂,问一个healthprofessional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Ask a doctor before use if the user hasliver disease

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is taking blood thinning drugwarfarin.

Naprosyn is available in several doses and drug configurations; Naprosyn tablets with strengths of 250, 375 and 500mgand as anoralsuspension containing 125 mg Naprosyn per 5 ml of liquid, EC-Naprosyn (delayed release to reducegastricirritation) with strengths of 375 and 500 mg, Anaprox in 275 mg tablets, Anaprox DS in 550 mg tablets. Almost all Naprosyn drugs are recommended to be dosed twice per day (every 12 hours) with children's doses (strength in mg per Kg) based on the child's weight, also twice a day with a maximum dose of 15 mg per Kg per day.