Vimovo 500mg/20mg modified release tablets contain two active ingredients: naproxen and esomeprazole. Naproxen is a powerful anti-inflammatory painkiller (also known as an NSAID) which is used to treat a number of painful conditions.
Is VIMOVO the same as ibuprofen?
Vimovo and Ibuprofen both contain a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Vimovo also contains a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Brand names for ibuprofen include Advil and Motrin. Motrin (Ibuprofen) is available over-the-counter (OTC) and as a generic.
What is VIMOVO naproxen esomeprazole used for?
This medication is used to treat the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis when there is a high risk for stomach bleeding/ulcer. This product contains 2 medications: esomeprazole and naproxen.
Is VIMOVO a painkiller or anti-inflammatory?
Vimovo (naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium) is a combination of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis when there is a high risk for stomach bleeding/ulcer.
Can I take 2 vimovo?
Vimovo is usually taken 2 times each day, at least 30 minutes before a meal. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.
Is vimovo good for toothache?
The formulation of Vimovo tablets means that there is a delayed painkilling effect of the naproxen. These tablets are not intended for relieving acute pain such as dental pain or gout because they don’t work quickly enough.
Is VIMOVO a prescription drug?
VIMOVO is a prescription medicine used in adults and adolescents, 12 years of age and older who weigh at least 84 pounds (38 kg), who need to take naproxen for relief of symptoms of arthritis and who also need to decrease the risk of developing stomach ulcers caused by naproxen.
Can I take painkillers while taking VIMOVO?
ibuprofen naproxen Combining these medications may increase the risk of side effects in the gastrointestinal tract such as inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and rarely, perforation.
Is vimovo a controlled substance?
Vimovo esomeprazole 20 mg / naproxen 500 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
Is vimovo better than Advil?
Vimovo (naproxen / esomeprazole) includes esomeprazole that lowers your risk. Relieves pain, fever, and swelling. Advil (ibuprofen) works well for treating fever, inflammation, and a variety of mild to moderate pain conditions, but it doesn’t last as long as other NSAIDs. Works well to treat your arthritis pain.
Is VIMOVO good for toothache?
Can I drink alcohol with VIMOVO?
This medicine can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor before using anti-diarrhea medicine. Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of stomach bleeding.
