Naproxen Sodium TABLETS, 220 mg (NSAID)** Pain reliever/ fever reducer GLUTEN FREE 270 CAPLETS† †Capsule-shaped tablets
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 temporarily reduces fever
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: are age 60 or older have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others) have 3 or more product
take more or for a longer time than directed
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.
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 had 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 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
When Using this Product
take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
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 you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke: chest pain trouble breathing weakness in one part or side of body slurred speech leg 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
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use naproxen sodium at 20 weeks 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.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
do not take more than directed the smallest effective dose should be used drink a full glass of water with each dose
Adults and children 12 years and older
take 1 caplet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last for the first dose you may take 2 caplets within the first hour do not exceed 2 caplets in any 8- to12-hour period do not exceed 3 caplets in a 24-hour period
Children under 12 years
ask a doctor
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 aluminum lake, hypromellose 2910, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone k-30, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide