NAPROXEN still a prescription medication in Canada

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Submitted by Sailaja Byrisetty on Sat, 07/12/2008 - 16:32.
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Naproxen, an anti-inflammatory and analgesic, is available only with the prescription in Canada. Health Canada will consider moving it to OTC (over the counter). As it is available with out prescription in U.S, many Canadians cross the border to pick up Aleve (one of the OTC versions of naproxen) to avoid visiting the doctor and paying prescription fees.
Naproxen is also OTC in 33 other countries. Health Canada is considering nonprescription status for a daily dose of 440 mg for upto 5 days. Naproxen will be used for mild to moderate pain due to headache, muscle sprains, menstrual pain, dental extraction, and fever.