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Naproxen Clinical PearlsExpert Tips & Parent Guide

Key pearls for safe naproxen use in children.

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Essential Clinical Pearls

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Food first

Give with meals and water to minimize dyspepsia and promote hydration.

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NSAID stewardship

Educate families not to overlap naproxen with ibuprofen or aspirin unless under direct clinician guidance.

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Monitor chronic users

Obtain periodic renal function and CBC for children on long-term therapy.