Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pain due to :
- backache
- headache
- menstrul cramps
- minor pain of arthritis
- muscular aches
- the common cold
- toothache
- 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)
- blisters
- facial swelling
- hives
- rash
- shock
- skin reddening
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Stomach bleeding warning
This product contains a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug(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 surgery
Ask a doctor before use if
- the stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have a history of stomach problems,such as a heartburn
- you have 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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- under a doctor 's care for any serious conditions
- taking any other drug
- taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because
- naproxen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you experience any of following sign 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 feel 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 profession 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 complication during the delivery.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a position control center right away (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
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Other information
each tablet contains: sodium 20 mg
store between 20°-25°C(68-77°F). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C(104°F)
