Analgen - Naproxen Sodium 220mg

Active ingredient

Naproxen sodium 220mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

• minor pain of arthritis
• muscular aches
• backache
• menstrual cramps
• headache
• toothache
• the common cold
• temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

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

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.

• Symptoms may include
• 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

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, or kidney disease
• you are taking a diuretic
• you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
• you have asthma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

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
• the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if

you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:

you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke:

• feel faint
• vomit blood
• have bloody or black stools
• have stomach pain that does not get better

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use naproxen sodium during the last 3 months of 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

Adults and children 12 years and older: 

Children under 12 years:

• do not take more than directed
• the smallest effective dose should be used
• drink a full glass of water with each dose

Other information

• each caplet contains: sodium 20 mg
• store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77° F)
• avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
• do not use if tamper evident seal under bottle is broken or missing

Inactive ingredients

corn starch, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, purified water, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide