Even with the recent shift to Alert Level 1, our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. Just when we thought the Delta outbreak was at its worst, the Omicron variant emerged, which has set a record number of Covid-19 cases in the country. Thousands of people, especially from the NCR, have reported fever, headaches and body aches Waiting for flu-like symptoms, widespread alarm, and astronomical demand for antigen tests and home care remedies.
Fortunately, the Omicron variant has proven more manageable as most people recover at home, but that doesn’t mean we should let our guard down. Even with the COVID-19 alert level lowered and restrictions lifted, it is best to practice minimal health and safety protocols, such as wearing masks and washing or sanitizing frequently.
Health experts also recommend taking medication to reduce the risk of serious illness and avoid hospitalization. Good Stuff Naproxen sodium (Sarimax) is an over-the-counter medicine that can treat flu-like symptoms such as headaches, fever, and body aches associated with COVID-19 infection. Naproxen sodium (Sarimax) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that relieves fever and pain.
Taking naproxen sodium (Sarimax) is advisable because its use has been studied and approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The WHO said in a scientific brief published in April 2020 that there is no evidence of serious adverse effects when using naproxen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat symptoms of COVID-19.
Following the Omicron scare, the public was advised to stock up on medicines to deal with the onset of flu-like symptoms immediately. Good to know that Bayer is offering naproxen sodium (Sarimax) to Filipinos.
“We at Bayer are committed to helping everyone get the resources and care they need to live a healthy life. By making naproxen sodium (Sarimax) available to consumers, we can assure our kababayans that we can get through this crisis and be prepared Facing the new normal,” said Shaina Regina Darmawan, Country Head, Consumer Health, Bayer Philippines.
Naproxen sodium (Sarimax) relieves headaches and fever as well as general pain and arthritis. Used twice daily, it provides powerful pain relief throughout the day. One pill can provide up to 12 hours of lasting relief compared to regular ibuprofen and paracetamol. It is now available in 275mg of P10 (SRP) at leading pharmacies and drugstores nationwide, as well as Shopee and Lazada.
Naproxen sodium is the generic name for Sarimax, if symptoms persist, talk to your doctor.
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