Indications and uses
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to minor pain of arthritis menstrual cramps backache toothache muscular aches headache the common cold Temporarily reduces fever.
Naproxen
- Manufacturer
- L.N.K. International, Inc. | LNK International, Inc.
- Effective date
- 2023-12-12
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 6
- Source
- legacy-cache
- Hydrated at
- 2026-08-01 21:17:25
Label at a glance#
ProductNaproxen
Active ingredientNAPROXEN SODIUM
Label structure9 sections
Dosage and administration
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 over: ■ Take 1 tablet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms persist. ■ 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 do...
Storage and handling
each tablet contains: sodium 20 mg store at room temperature 68°-77°F (20°-25°C) avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 104°F (40°C) tamper evident sealed packets do not use any open or torn packets
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Naproxen Sodium USP 220 mg
(Naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to
- minor pain of arthritis
- menstrual cramps
- backache
- toothache
- muscular aches
- headache
- 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:
- shock
- skin reddening
- hives
- rash
- blisters
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
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 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
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
- 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
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
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:
- leg swelling
- chest pain
- slurred speech
- trouble breathing
- weakness in one part or side of body
- pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts for 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 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 accidental 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 over: | ■ Take 1 tablet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms persist. |
| Children under 12 years: | Ask a doctor. |
Other information
- each tablet contains: sodium 20 mg
- store at room temperature 68°-77°F (20°-25°C)
- avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 104°F (40°C)
- tamper evident sealed packets
- do not use any open or torn packets
Inactive ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue #2, macrogol, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions or comments?
Call 1-800-426-9391 8:30 AM-4:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday
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NDC 50844-271-43
†Compare to active ingredient
in Aleve® Tablets
NAPROXEN
NAPROXEN SODIUM USP, 220 mg
PAIN RELIEVER/
FEVER REDUCER (NSAID)
60 Packets
of 1 Tablet each
220 mg each
ACTUAL SIZE
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS OPENED OR IF PACKET
IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by
Bayer HealthCare LLC, owner of the registered
trademark Aleve® Tablets.
50844 ORG
Distributed by
LNK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
60 Arkay Drive
Hauppauge, NY 11788
USA
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Naproxen
- Naproxen Sodium
- CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM
- FD&C BLUE NO. 2
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE
- POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED
- POVIDONE
- STARCH, CORN
- TALC
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 50844-271 | 50844-271-43 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| NAPROXEN SODIUM | 9TN87S3A3C | ACTIB |
| CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM | M28OL1HH48 | IACT |
| FD&C BLUE NO. 2 | L06K8R7DQK | IACT |
| POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED | 3WJQ0SDW1A | IACT |
| MAGNESIUM STEARATE | 70097M6I30 | IACT |
| POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED | 532B59J990 | IACT |
| POVIDONE | FZ989GH94E | IACT |
| STARCH, CORN | O8232NY3SJ | IACT |
| TALC | 7SEV7J4R1U | IACT |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | 15FIX9V2JP | IACT |
Source Document#
Orange Book application contexts#
All distinct exact application/product contexts derived from this label’s complete NDC list are paginated below.
Orange Book products#
| Application-product | Trade name | Ingredient | Strength | Dosage form / route | TE codes | RLD / RS | Approval date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A079096-001 | NAPROXEN SODIUM | NAPROXEN SODIUM | 220MG | TABLET / ORAL | 2008-12-16 |
Observed Orange Book product history#
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| 2022-04-08 23:34 UTC | 2022-04 | A079096-001 | NAPROXEN SODIUM | 220MG | TABLET / ORAL | 2008-12-16 | 5d02ea3f76ae… | ||
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| 2019-12-13 00:20 UTC | 2019-12 | A079096-001 | NAPROXEN SODIUM | 220MG | TABLET / ORAL | 2008-12-16 | 74a2ff9319b5… | ||
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| 2021-03-12 10:30 UTC | 2021-03 | A079096-001 | NAPROXEN SODIUM | 220MG | TABLET / ORAL | 2008-12-16 | 5aa47cf7b7d7… | ||
| 2020-12-22 03:56 UTC | 2020-12 | A079096-001 | NAPROXEN SODIUM | 220MG | TABLET / ORAL | 2008-12-16 | 8869cabd3fbd… | ||
| 2020-11-12 02:37 UTC | 2020-11 | A079096-001 | NAPROXEN SODIUM | 220MG | TABLET / ORAL | 2008-12-16 | c0c555d07b60… | ||
| 2019-12-14 00:12 UTC | 2019-12 | A079096-001 | NAPROXEN SODIUM | 220MG | TABLET / ORAL | 2008-12-16 | 3f01610625f2… | ||
| 2019-09-15 20:21 UTC | 2019-09 | A079096-001 | NAPROXEN SODIUM | EQ 200MG BASE | TABLET / ORAL | 2008-12-16 | b00525d2431f… | ||
| 2019-07-19 19:46 UTC | 2019-07 | A079096-001 | NAPROXEN SODIUM | EQ 200MG BASE | TABLET / ORAL | 2008-12-16 | ea99ee380514… | ||
| 2024-03-16 18:09 UTC · 4 captures of this ZIP | 2024-03 | A079096-001 | NAPROXEN SODIUM | 220MG | TABLET / ORAL | 2008-12-16 | 6a51e52b5d6a… | ||
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