Label: NAPROXEN CAPLETS- naproxen sodium 220 mg tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated June 6, 2019

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  • Active ingredient

    Naproxen sodium 220mg

  • Purpose

    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, 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

    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
    • 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

    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
    • redness or swelling is present in the painful area
    • any new symptoms appear

    Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

    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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

  • 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 20° to 25°C (68° to 77° F)
    • avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
    • do not use if tamper evident seal under bottle is broken or missing
  • Inactive ingredients

    corn starch, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, purified water, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    NAPROXEN CAPLETS 
    naproxen sodium 220 mg tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69168-394
    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
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 2--ALUMINUM LAKE (UNII: 4AQJ3LG584)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 1000 (UNII: U076Q6Q621)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A CORN (UNII: AG9B65PV6B)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorblueScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize10mm
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69168-394-241 in 1 CARTON12/23/2014
    124 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA09054512/23/2014
    Labeler - Allegiant Health (079501930)