Naproxen Tablets
Active ingredient
(in each caplet) Naproxen sodium 220 mg (NSAID)**
**nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain Reliever/Fever reducer
Uses
■ minor pain of arthritis
■ muscular aches
■ backache
■ menstrual cramps
■ headache
■ toothache
■ the common cold
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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.
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
- skin reddening
- rash
- blisters
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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- 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
■ feel faint
■ vomit blood
■ have bloody or black stools
■ have stomach pain that does not get better
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding
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.
Keep out of the 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 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- to 12- hour period
■ do not exceed 3 caplets 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 caplet contains: sodium 20 mg
- Store at 20 - 25°C (68° to 77°F). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).
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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.