BACK AND MUSCLE PAIN- naproxen sodium tablet, film coated

Back and Muscle Pain by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Back and Muscle Pain by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Rite Aid Corporation, LNK International, Inc.. 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 pains due to:
  • backache
  • muscular aches
  • the common cold
  • toothache
  • menstrual cramps
  • headache
  • minor pain of arthritis
• temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

Allergy alert: Naproxen sodium may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:

• asthma (wheezing)
• skin reddening
• shock
• blisters
• rash
• facial swelling
• hives

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]
• take more or for a longer time than directed
• have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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

• 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, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke
• you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
• you are taking a diuretic

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• 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

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 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

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

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.

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 to 12 hours while symptoms last
  • 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)
• see end flap for expiration date and lot number

Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, silicon dioxide, 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: 11822-4170-5

Compare to the active
ingredient of Aleve® Back &
Muscle Pain Tablets**

STRENGTH TO LAST 12 HOURS

BACK &
MUSCLE PAIN

NAPROXEN SODIUM
TABLETS, 220 mg

PAIN RELIEVER/
FEVER REDUCER (NSAID)

For temporary relief of
minor back & muscle
aches and pains

ACTUAL SIZE

50
TABLETS

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED
SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

DISTRIBUTED BY: RITE AID,
200 NEWBERRY COMMONS
ETTERS, PA 17319 www.riteaid.com

SATISFACTION GUARANTEE:
If you’re not satisfied,
we’ll happily refund your money.

**This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer
HealthCare LLC, owner of the registered trademark Aleve®
Back & Muscle Pain Tablets.    50844     REV1221A41715

Rite Aid 44-417 BM

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

BACK AND MUSCLE PAIN 
naproxen sodium tablet, film coated

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 11822-4170
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
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)
FD&C BLUE NO. 2 ALUMINUM LAKE (UNII: 4AQJ3LG584)
MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 532B59J990)
POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)
SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)
TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)

Product Characteristics
Color	blue	Score	no score
Shape	ROUND	Size	10mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	44;417
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 11822-4170-5	1 in 1 CARTON	07/07/2022
1		50 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2	NDC: 11822-4170-2	1 in 1 CARTON	07/07/2022	07/04/2024
2		100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
ANDA	ANDA204872	07/07/2022

Labeler - Rite Aid Corporation (014578892)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
LNK International, Inc.		038154464	pack(11822-4170)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
LNK International, Inc.		832867837	manufacture(11822-4170)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
LNK International, Inc.		832867894	manufacture(11822-4170)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
LNK International, Inc.		967626305	pack(11822-4170)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
LNK International, Inc.		117025878	manufacture(11822-4170)