Uses

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temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

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headache ■ common cold ■ muscular aches

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backache ■ toothache ■ menstrual cramps

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minor pain of arthritis

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temporarily reduces fever

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.

Warnings

Allergy alert:

Naproxen sodium may cause a severe

allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin.

Symptoms may include:

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hives ■ facial swelling ■ asthma (wheezing)

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shock ■ skin reddening ■ blisters ■ rash

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

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are age 60 or older

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have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems

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take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug

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take other drugs containing prescription or

nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen,

naproxen, or others)

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have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while

using this product

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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

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right before or after heart surgery

Ask a doctor before use if

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the stomach bleeding warning applies to you

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you have a history of stomach problems, such as

heartburn

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you have problems or serious side effects

from taking pain relievers or fever reducers

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you have high blood pressure, heart disease,

liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease

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you are taking a diuretic

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you have asthma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

you are

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under a doctor's care for any serious

condition

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taking any other drug

When using this product

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take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

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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

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you experience any of the following signs of

stomach bleeding:

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feel faint ■ vomit blood

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have bloody or black stools

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have stomach pain that does not get

better

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pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days

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fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days

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you have difficulty swallowing

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it feels like the pill is stuck in your throat

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redness or swelling is present in the

painful area

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any new symptoms appear

Directions

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do not take more than directed

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the smallest effective dose should be used

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drink a full glass of water with each dose

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adults and children 12 years and older:

take 1 tablet every 8 to 12 hours while

symptoms last

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for the first dose you may take 2 tablets within

the first hour

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do not exceed 2 tablets in any 8 to 12-hour

period

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do not exceed 3 tablets in a 24-hour period

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children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose

sodium, FD&C blue #2 lake, hypromellose,

magnesium stearate, microcrystalline

cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone,

titanium dioxide

ACTIVE INGREDIENT-NAPROXEN SODIUM 220 MG

(NSAID) PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER REDUCER