Advice

following an abbreviated submission

naproxen 250mg effervescent tablets (Stirlescent®) are accepted for restricted use within NHS Scotland.

Indication under review: treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhoea and acute gout in adults.

SMC restriction: use in patients unable to swallow naproxen tablets.

Naproxen 250mg effervescent tablets (Stirlescent®) have demonstrated bioequivalence to naproxen 250mg tablets. The effervescent tablet formulation provides an alternative for patients who cannot swallow tablets. They are more expensive than generic naproxen tablets but cost less than unlicensed naproxen oral liquid (special formulation).   Another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug is available in dispersible form and may cost less than naproxen when the higher dose of naproxen is required.  

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Medicine details

Medicine name:
naproxen (Stirlescent)
SMC ID:
1154/16
Indication:
treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhoea and acute gout in adults.
Pharmaceutical company
Stirling Anglian Pharmaceuticals
BNF chapter
Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
Submission type
Abbreviated
Status
Restricted
Date advice published
13 June 2016