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Naproxen Sodium and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 220 mg/120 mg Sinus and Cold Drug Facts


Active ingredients (in each caplet)

Naproxen sodium USP 220 mg (naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)*Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride USP 120 mg, extended-release*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug


Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer Nasal decongestant


Uses

temporarily relieves these cold, sinus, and flu symptoms:  

  • sinus pressure
  • minor body aches and pains
  • headache
  • nasal and sinus congestion (promotes sinus drainage and restores freer breathing through the nose)
  • fever

Warnings

Allergy alert: Naproxen sodium may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you:

Heart attack and stroke warning: NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. These can be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.

  • hives
  • facial swelling
  • asthma (wheezing)
  • shock
  • skin reddening
  • rash
  • blisters

Do not use

  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
  • right before or after heart surgery
  • if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
  • in children under 12 years of age

Ask a doctor before use if

  • the stomach bleeding warning applies to you
  • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
  • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, thyroid disease, diabetes, have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland, or had a stroke
  • you are taking a diuretic
  • you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

  • under a doctor's care for any serious condition
  • taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because naproxen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
  • taking any other drug

When using this product

  • take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:feel faintvomit bloodhave bloody or black stoolshave stomach pain that does not get better
  • you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke:chest paintrouble breathingweakness in one part or side of bodyslurred speechleg swellingredness or swelling is present in the painful areaany new symptoms appearfever gets worse or lasts more than 3 daysyou have difficulty swallowing or the caplet feels stuck in your throatyou get nervous, dizzy, or sleeplessnasal congestion lasts more than 7 days

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use naproxen sodium at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.


Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)


Directions

  • do not take more than directed
  • the smallest effective dose should be used
  • swallow whole; do not crush or chew
  • drink a full glass of water with each dose
  • adults and children 12 years and older: 1 caplet every 12 hours; do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours
  • children under 12 years: do not use

Other information

  • each caplet contains: sodium 22 mg
  • store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
  • store in a dry place
  • FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP.

Inactive ingredients

Colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, ferric oxide, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, talc and titanium dioxide.