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Bayer Aleve


SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts


OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

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

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug


OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer


INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

Uses

  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: minor pain of arthritismuscular achesbackachemenstrual crampsheadachetoothachethe common cold
  • temporarily reduces fever

WARNINGS SECTION

Warnings

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

Symptoms may include:

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

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

  • are age 60 or older

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

Do not use

  • if you ever have 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, 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

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 aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because naproxen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
  • taking any other drug

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product

  • take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

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

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.


DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Directions

Adults and children: (12 years and older)

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 SAFETY INFORMATION

Other information

  • each caplet contains: sodium 20 mg
  • store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40ºC (104ºF)

Inactive ingredients

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


PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Box Label