Aleve ® Headache Pain
Active Ingredient
Naproxen Sodium 220mg
Purposes:
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses:
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headacheminor pain of arthritismuscular achesbackachemenstrual crampstoothachethe common cold
- temporarily reduces 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
Ask a Doctor:
- 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, 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
- 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
- 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 swelling
- 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
The pregnancy/breast-feeding warning:
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use naproxen sodium at 20 weks 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:
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 older | take 1 tablet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms lastfor the first dose you may take 2 tablets within the first hourdo not exceed 2 tablets in any 8- to 12-hour perioddo not exceed 3 tablets in a 24-hour period |
| Children under 12 years | ask 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 tablet contains: sodium 20 mg
- store at 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40 ° C (104 ° F).
Inactive ingredient
FD&C BLUE #2 LAKE, HYPROMELLOSE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, POVIDONE, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Questions & comments:
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Dist. by :
Bayer Healthcare LLC
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