Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg

Active ingredient(s)

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

 *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever/Fever reducer 

Use(s)

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. 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:

• 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 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 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
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• redness or swelling is present in the painful area
• any new symptoms appear
• you have difficulty swallowing
• it feels like the pill is stuck in your throat

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 right away (1-800-222-1222).

Directions

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

Storage

store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).

Other information

• each tablet contains: sodium 20 mg
• side effects occur. You may report side effects to PolyGen at 1-888-291-7337 and/ or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue #2 lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycols, povidone, titanium dioxide.