Our battle with the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over even with the recent shift to alert level 1. Just when we thought we had seen the worst with the Delta outbreak, along came the Omicron variant that set record high COVID cases in the country. Thousands of people particularly from NCR reported flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, and body pain, causing general alarm with demands for antigen tests and home care remedies reaching astronomical proportions.
Fortunately, the Omicron variant proved to be more manageable as most people were able to recover at home, but that doesn’t mean that we should let our guard down. Even with the lowering of COVID-19 alert level and lifting of restrictions, it is still best to practice minimum health and safety protocols such as wearing face mask and frequent hand washing or sanitizing.
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Naproxen Sodium (Sarimax) relieves headache and fever as well as general body pains and arthritis. It provides longer-lasting efficacy of up to 12 hours compared to plain ibuprofen and paracetamol. It is now available at leading drug stores and pharmacies nationwide and in Shopee and Lazada for P10 (SRP) for the 275mg variant. |
Health experts also advise taking medications to curb the risk of developing severe illness and avoid hospitalization. Good thing Naproxen Sodium (Sarimax) is an over-the-counter medicine that can address flu-like symptoms such as headache, fever, and body pain associated with COVID-19 infection. Naproxen Sodium (Sarimax) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that offers relief for fever and pains.
Taking Naproxen Sodium (Sarimax) is advisable since its use had been studied and approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC). In a scientific brief released in April 2020, WHO stated that there is no evidence of severe adverse effects on the use of Naproxen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in addressing COVID-19 symptoms.
After the Omicron scare, the public was advised to stock up on medications to immediately address the onset of flu-like symptoms. It’s good to know that Bayer is making Naproxen Sodium (Sarimax) readily available for Filipinos.
“We at Bayer are committed to helping everyone to have access to resources and care they need to lead 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 ready to face the new normal,” says Shaina Regina Darmawan, Country Division Head for Consumer Health Bayer Philippines Inc.
Naproxen Sodium (Sarimax) relieves headache and fever as well as general body pains and arthritis. It . One pill can provide up to 12 hours longer-lasting relief compared to plain ibuprofen and paracetamol. It is now available at leading drug stores and pharmacies nationwide and in Shopee and Lazada for P10 (SRP) for the 275mg variant.
Naproxen Sodium is the generic name of Sarimax, If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
ASC Ref. No. B078P040822SS
What is Sarimax®? (Ano ang Sarimax?)
“Sarimax is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) or pain killer indicated for the following:
1. Relief of musculoskeletal and joint disorders such as ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis including juvenile idiopathic arthritis. (in short: body and muscle pain, arthritis at rayuma)
2. Relief of pains such as dysmenorrhea, headache including migraine, post operative pain, soft tissue disorders, acute gout, and to reduce fever.
“Ang Sarimax ay isang non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) or pain killer:
1. Para sa ginhawa laban sa musculoskeletal and joint disorders such as ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis including juvenile idiopathic arthritis. (sa madaling sabi: body and muscle pain, arthritis at rayuma)
2. Para sa ginhawa laban sa dysmenorrhea, sakit ng ulo pati migraine, sakit dulot ng bagong opera, soft tissue disorders, acute gout at para magpababa ng lagnat.
2. CLAIMS
SARIMAX ensures that all its claims are supported by data and approved by both the Philippine FDA and the ASC. Below is the only ASC-approved claims: a. Naproxen Sodium (Sarimax) is an over-the-counter medicine that can address flu-like symptoms such as headache, fever and body pain associated with COVID-19 infection
b. Naproxen Sodium (Sarimax) is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that offers relief for fever and pains
April 18, 2022
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Bayer Philippines, Inc. 29th Floor 32nd Street BGC, Taguig 1634 Philippines
Tel: +63 2 85485800
