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Aleve


Drug Facts


Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Naproxen sodium 220 mg (naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID) *

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug


Purposes

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

Warnings

Allergy alert

Naproxen sodium may cause a severe allergic reaction, especialy in people allergic to asprin. 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 chace is higher if you:

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

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

Do not use

• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer • right before or after heart surgery


OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

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


OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• under a doctor's care for any serious condition • taking any other drug


OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

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


OTC - STOP USE SECTION

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
  • feel faint
  • vomit blood
  • have bloody or black stools
  • have stomach pain that does not get better
  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • you have difficulty swallowing
  • it feels like the pill is stuck in your throat
  • redness or swelling is present in the painful area
  • any new symptoms appear

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

If pregnant or breast-feeding, 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.


OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.


Directions

Adults and Children 12 years and oldertake 1 caplet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms lastfor the first dose you may take 2 caplets within the first hourdo not exceed 2 caplets in any 8- to 12-hour perioddo not exceed 3 caplets in a 24-hour period
Children under 12 yearsask a doctor
  • 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 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40 ° C (104 ° F).

Inactive ingredients

FD&C blue #2 lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide