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NPS 550 Pill — BLUE OVAL, 19mm — Naproxen

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ImprintNPS / 550
ColourBLUE
ShapeOVAL
Size19
Strengthnaproxen sodium 550 mg
Dosage formTablet
ManufacturerGenentech Inc.
NDC0004-6203
Schedule—
Availability—
Ingredientsnaproxen sodium[naproxen]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "NPS 550" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Naproxen

Uses and warnings

Drug classNaproxen is "a propionic acid derivative related to the arylacetic acid group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs." It works by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) and prostaglandin synthUsesNaproxen sodium...

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Official references

Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file 517eb011-7a8b-42e8-9063-cd4d655601c1.xml