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ANAPROX DS (naproxen sodium)

Pain Approved 1980-09-04

ANAPROX DS is indicated for the treatment of Arthritis; Back Pain; Menstrual Cramps; Headache; Toothache; Common Cold; Fever.

Source: FDA Label • ATNAHS PHARMA US
2
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
45
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
1980-09-04
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
TABLET

Companies

Active Ingredient: NAPROXEN SODIUM

ANAPROX DS Approval History

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Original
New Indication
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Label Update
51 FDA actions from 1980 to 2024 · 1 indication expansions
Nov 2024 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
May 2024 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Apr 2021 SUPPL
Label · Labeling

What ANAPROX DS Treats

7 indications

ANAPROX DS is approved for 7 conditions since its original approval in 1980. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Arthritis
  • Back Pain
  • Menstrual Cramps
  • Headache
  • Toothache
  • Common Cold
  • Fever
Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

9 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT04145518 MCUP EH19-040 R01HD098193-01A1 Ph 4 completed Mechanistic Characterization of Uterine Pain
NCT04015596 results posted 2019P000623 Ph 4 terminated Trial of Naproxen Sodium for the Treatment of OCD in Children With PANDAS
NCT05761574 CCSPAA005199 CCSPAA005199 Ph 3 completed A Study of an Acetaminophen/Naproxen Sodium Fixed Combination, Acetaminophen and Naproxen Sodium in Postoperative Dental Pain
NCT05982392 2889 Ph 2, Ph 3 completed Effect of Preoperative Tramadol and Naproxen Sodium on Post Operative Pain
NCT01107236 ICP-109-201 Ph 2 completed Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of IW-6118 in Patients Undergoing Third Molar Extraction
NCT03291418 ATB-346-P2GIS Ph 1, Ph 2 completed To Compare the Gastrointestinal Safety of a 14-Day Oral Dosing Regimen of ATB-346 to Sodium Naproxen in Healthy Subjects
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NCT01300546 results posted 114933 Ph 4 completed Treximet Trademark (TM) in the Prevention and Modification of Disease Progression in Migraine
NCT00692016 Keifer 13080 Ph 1 completed Fast & Fed Pharmacokinetic (PK) Study
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Trial Timeline

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

ANAPROX DS FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

ANAPROX DS is indicated for the treatment of Arthritis; Back Pain; Menstrual Cramps; Headache; Toothache; Common Cold; Fever.

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Data Sources

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