Naproxen Sodium by Kinray / Aphena Pharma Solutions - Kentucky, LLC / Amneal Pharmaceuticals NAPROXEN SODIUM tablet

Naproxen Sodium by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Naproxen Sodium by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Kinray, Aphena Pharma Solutions - Kentucky, LLC, Amneal Pharmaceuticals. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Naproxen sodium, USP 220 mg (naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)**
**nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purposes

Pain reliever/ fever reducer

Uses

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pain due to:
• minor pain of arthritis
• muscular aches

• backache

• 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 everyday 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

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
• 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 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. (1-800-222-1222)

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 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

Other Information

• ​each caplet contains: ​sodium 20 mg 
• store at 20o- 25oC (68o- 77oF). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)

Inactive Ingredients:

croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue #2, macrogol, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, talc, and titanium dioxide

Questions or comments? 1-877-586-7979

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 220 mg TABLET CARTON

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Preferred Plus Pharmacy

NDC: 61715-060-50

SEE NEW WARNINGS INFORMATION

*Compare to the Active Ingredient in Aleve®

Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg

 Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer (NSAID)

50 COATED CAPLETS†

†CAPSULE-SHAPED TABLETS

Distributed By:

Kinray, Inc., Whitestone, NY 11357

(c) 2013 Kinray Inc., All Rights Reserved, PREFERRED PLUS, PREFERRED PLUS ++++ and the PREFERRED PLUS logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Kinray Inc. All other marks are property of their respective owners.

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

NAPROXEN SODIUM 
naproxen sodium tablet

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 61715-060
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 (UNII: L06K8R7DQK)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)
MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 532B59J990)
POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)
STARCH, PREGELATINIZED CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)
TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)

Product Characteristics
Color	blue	Score	no score
Shape	OVAL (Capsule-Shaped)	Size	12mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	17
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 61715-060-50	1 in 1 CARTON
1		50 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
2	NDC: 61715-060-51	1 in 1 CARTON
2		100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
ANDA	ANDA079096	11/25/2009

Labeler - Kinray (012574513)

Registrant - Aphena Pharma Solutions - Kentucky, LLC (557054835)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Aphena Pharma Solutions - Kentucky, LLC		557054835	repack(61715-060)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Amneal Pharmaceuticals		831227801	manufacture(61715-060)