Naproxen Sodium

Naproxen sodium 220 mg

(naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)**

**nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Pain reliever/fever reducer

 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

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.

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

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.

 if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer

 right before or after heart surgery

 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

 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

 take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

 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

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.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

 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

 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).

FD&C blue#2 aluminum lake, hypromellose 2910, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone k-30, sodium
starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

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