NAPROXEN SODIUM- naproxen sodium tablet, film coated
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
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Perrigo Naproxen Sodium Tablets, 220 mg Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
- Naproxen sodium 220 mg
- (naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)*
- *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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
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
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 21 mg
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).
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naproxen sodium tablet, film coated |
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| Labeler - NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. (010632300) |
| Establishment | |||
| Name | Address | ID/FEI | Business Operations |
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| NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | 010632300 | repack(68071-4277) | |
Revised: 6/2020
Document Id: a7c1cec0-078d-6e68-e053-2995a90ab249
Set id: 64b89e70-b933-67ef-e053-2a91aa0a1a70
Version: 2
Effective Time: 20200610
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.