NAPROXEN SODIUM- naproxen sodium tablet, film coated 
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CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Naproxen Sodium Tablets 220 mg Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

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

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains 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 every day while using this product
take more or for a longer time than directed

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 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 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:
chest pain
trouble breathing
weakness in one part or side of body
slurred speech
leg swelling
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 (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 22 mg
store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avod high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).

Inactive ingredients

FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

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Naproxen Sodium TABLETS, 220 mg

STRENGTH TO LAST 12 HOURS

Pain reliever / Fever reducer (NSAID)

PACKAGE NOT CHILD-RESISTANT

90 CAPLETS†

†Capsule-Shaped Tablets

Actual Size

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NAPROXEN SODIUM 
naproxen sodium tablet, film coated
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-914
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
NAPROXEN SODIUM (UNII: 9TN87S3A3C) (NAPROXEN - UNII:57Y76R9ATQ) NAPROXEN SODIUM220 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
FD&C BLUE NO. 2 (UNII: L06K8R7DQK)  
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
Product Characteristics
ColorBLUE (light blue) Scoreno score
ShapeOVALSize12mm
FlavorImprint Code L368
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:59779-914-781 in 1 CARTON07/22/201510/31/2023
1100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2NDC:59779-914-90500 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/22/201506/30/2020
3NDC:59779-914-471 in 1 CARTON07/28/201507/28/2015
3150 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
4NDC:59779-914-621 in 1 CARTON07/22/201511/06/2018
424 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
5NDC:59779-914-711 in 1 CARTON07/22/201511/01/2019
550 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
6NDC:59779-914-761 in 1 CARTON01/26/201703/06/2019
6120 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
7NDC:59779-914-681 in 1 CARTON01/20/201601/20/2016
736 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
8NDC:59779-914-7590 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/07/2022
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
ANDAANDA07466107/22/2015
Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)

Revised: 8/2023
Document Id: 4efc4879-cae3-4f61-b205-32b62f006a66
Set id: f246ff56-23e4-4d39-9d73-7c0dd2b99fd3
Version: 11
Effective Time: 20230822
 
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