All Day Pain Relief - Naproxen Sodium Tablets, 220 mg

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Uses

■ temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

  ■ minor pain of arthritis ■ muscular aches ■ backache ■ headache

  ■ menstrual cramps ■ 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:

■ 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 alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

■ take more or for a longer time 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 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

■ 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 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

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

  ■ take 1 tablet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last 12 years and older

  ■ for the first dose you may take 2 tablets within the first hour

  ■ do not exceed 2 tablets in any 8 to 12-hour period

  ■ do not exceed 3 tablets in a 24-hour period

Children under 12 years

  ■ ask a doctor

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 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