Torex-IR Tablet 500mg

About Torex-IR Tablet 500mg

Torex-IR Uses

• Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis pain
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Acute gout attacks
• Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)
• Muscle and joint injuries
• Tension headache and migraine pain

Torex-IR Benefits

• Longer-lasting pain relief compared to many shorter-acting painkillers
• Reduced swelling and stiffness in affected joints
• Suitable for both acute and chronic pain conditions
• Twice-daily dosing for steady symptom control

What Experts Say

Naproxen belongs to the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug group and works by blocking cyclooxygenase enzymes throughout the body, which lowers the production of prostaglandins responsible for pain, fever, and swelling around injured or inflamed tissue. This action provides longer-lasting relief compared to many shorter-acting painkillers.

Doctors commonly prescribe this tablet for arthritis, back pain, sports injuries, and period pain, usually at the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed because of its known effect on the stomach lining and heart with prolonged use, and it is often paired with a stomach-protecting medicine for long-term arthritis care.

Warm and humid weather often worsens joint pain and stiffness in older adults, so many households keep a strip of this tablet at home and take it for everyday aches without first checking their kidney function or existing stomach problems with a doctor.

Drug Class

• Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)

Torex-IR Tablet 500mg formula

• Naproxen

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Torex-IR Tablet 500mg?

• Take the tablet with food or milk to reduce stomach irritation.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take the tablet at the same time each day to maintain steady pain relief.
• Avoid lying down immediately after taking the medicine.
• Store away from moisture and heat.

Drug Interactions

• Blood Thinners (Warfarin, Aspirin): Combined use significantly raises the risk of bleeding.
• ACE Inhibitors and Diuretics: This medicine can reduce their blood pressure lowering effect and add strain on the kidneys.
• Other NSAIDs: Taking multiple anti-inflammatory drugs together increases the chance of stomach and kidney side effects.
• Lithium: This medicine can raise lithium levels in the blood, leading to toxicity.

Risks and warnings

• Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Long-term or high-dose use raises the risk of stomach ulcers and internal bleeding.
• Cardiovascular Risk: Extended use may increase the chance of heart attack or stroke, especially in patients with existing heart disease.
• Kidney Function: Reduced kidney function can occur with prolonged use, particularly in dehydrated or elderly patients.
• Pregnancy: Use during the third trimester is not recommended due to risks to the unborn baby.
• Asthma Sensitivity: Patients with aspirin-sensitive asthma may experience severe allergic reactions.

Torex-IR Side Effects

• Heartburn or stomach upset
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Fluid retention or ankle swelling
• Ringing in the ears
• Skin rash
• Drowsiness

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature below 30 degrees Celsius.
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack until use.
• Protect from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Keep out of reach of children.