Label: ALEVE CAPLETS- naproxen sodium tablet
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NDC Code(s):
0280-6000-01,
0280-6000-02,
0280-6000-03,
0280-6000-04, view more0280-6000-05, 0280-6000-06, 0280-6000-07, 0280-6000-08, 0280-6000-09, 0280-6000-10, 0280-6000-12, 0280-6000-15, 0280-6000-16, 0280-6000-24, 0280-6000-27, 0280-6000-32, 0280-6000-50, 0280-6000-70, 0280-6000-75
- Packager: Bayer HealthCare LLC.
- Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- DEA Schedule: None
- Marketing Status: New Drug Application
Drug Label Information
Updated November 4, 2021
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- Active ingredient (in each caplet)
- Purposes
- Uses
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Warnings
Allergy Allert
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
- 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
- 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
Stop use and ask a doctor
- 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
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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
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
- SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 24 Caplet Bottle Carton
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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
ALEVE CAPLETS
naproxen sodium tabletProduct Information Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:0280-6000 Route of Administration ORAL Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength NAPROXEN SODIUM (UNII: 9TN87S3A3C) (NAPROXEN - UNII:57Y76R9ATQ) NAPROXEN SODIUM 220 mg Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E) POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A) FD&C BLUE NO. 2 (UNII: L06K8R7DQK) HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO) MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30) CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U) TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP) Product Characteristics Color blue Score no score Shape OVAL (capsule shaped tablets) Size 12mm Flavor Imprint Code Aleve Contains Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC:0280-6000-06 1 in 1 CARTON 02/26/2014 1 6 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 2 NDC:0280-6000-24 1 in 1 CARTON 02/26/2014 2 24 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 3 NDC:0280-6000-50 1 in 1 CARTON 02/26/2014 3 50 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 4 NDC:0280-6000-10 1 in 1 CARTON 02/26/2014 06/30/2022 4 100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 5 NDC:0280-6000-15 1 in 1 CARTON 02/26/2014 07/31/2020 5 150 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 6 NDC:0280-6000-02 1 in 1 CARTON 03/26/2014 6 200 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 7 NDC:0280-6000-27 270 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 07/01/2021 8 NDC:0280-6000-32 1 in 1 CARTON 02/26/2014 8 320 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 9 NDC:0280-6000-70 1 in 1 CARTON 03/18/2016 9 150 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 10 NDC:0280-6000-75 1 in 1 CARTON 03/18/2016 01/30/2020 10 180 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 11 NDC:0280-6000-01 24 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 02/26/2014 12 NDC:0280-6000-03 1 in 1 CARTON 02/26/2014 12 130 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 13 NDC:0280-6000-04 1 in 1 CARTON 02/26/2014 13 225 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 14 NDC:0280-6000-05 1 in 1 CARTON 02/26/2014 14 36 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 15 NDC:0280-6000-07 48 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 02/26/2014 16 NDC:0280-6000-08 1 in 1 CARTON 02/26/2014 16 65 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 17 NDC:0280-6000-12 1 in 1 CARTON 07/01/2021 17 90 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 18 NDC:0280-6000-09 1 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 07/01/2020 19 NDC:0280-6000-16 1 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 07/01/2021 Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date NDA NDA020204 02/26/2014 Labeler - Bayer HealthCare LLC. (112117283)