Naproxen Sodium by Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp NAPROXEN SODIUM tablet

Naproxen Sodium by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Naproxen Sodium by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Naproxen sodium 220 mg
(Naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever/ fever reducer

Uses

temporarily relieves minor aches and pain due to:

• backache
• muscular aches
• minor pain of arthritis
• menstrual cramps
• headache
• 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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

• 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 doctor if

• you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
  • feel faint
  • vomit blood
  • have bloody or black stools
  • have a stomach pain that dose 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

PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

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 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 tablet every 8 to12 hours while symptoms last
  • for first dose you may take 2 tablets with in 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

Storage

 

• Store at 20-25 oC (68-77 oF). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40 0C (104 0F)

Other information

• each tablet contains: sodium 20 mg
• If side effects occur, you may report side effects to
  FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

Inactive ingredients

Colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue #2 lake, Hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone,  titanium dioxide.

 

Questions or comments?

Call 1-800-540-3765

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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

NAPROXEN SODIUM 
naproxen sodium tablet

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 57896-951
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
NAPROXEN SODIUM (UNII: 9TN87S3A3C) (NAPROXEN - UNII:57Y76R9ATQ)	NAPROXEN SODIUM	220 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)
FD&C BLUE NO. 2 (UNII: L06K8R7DQK)
HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)
MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)
POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)

Product Characteristics
Color	blue	Score	no score
Shape	OVAL	Size	12mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	144
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 57896-951-01	100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	08/01/2015
2	NDC: 57896-951-05	50 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	08/01/2015
3	NDC: 57896-951-50	500 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	10/01/2018

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
ANDA	ANDA090545	05/01/2012

Labeler - Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp (611196254)

Registrant - Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp (611196254)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp		611196254	repack(57896-951)