Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Naproxen sodium 220 mg (naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- backache
- muscular aches
- minor pain of arthritis
- toothache
- the common cold
- menstrual cramps
- headache
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Allergy alert: Naproxen sodium may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:
- hives
- shock
- rash
- blisters
- skin reddening
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
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
- have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- are age 60 or older
- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- take more or for a longer time than directed
- 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
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 are taking a diuretic
- 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 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
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:
- weakness in one part or side of body
- leg swelling
- chest pain
- slurred speech
- trouble breathing
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- you have difficulty swallowing
- any new symptoms appear
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- it feels like the pill is stuck in your throat
- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
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 tablet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last
- for the first dose you may take 2 tablets within the first hour
- do not exceed 2 tablets in any 8- to 12-hour period
- do not exceed 3 tablets in a 24-hour period
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other information
- each tablet contains: sodium 20 mg
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
- use by expiration date on package
Inactive ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, silicon dioxide, talc, titanium dioxide
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QUALITY
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NDC 50844-714-16
†Compare to
active ingredient in
Aleve® Back & Muscle
Pain Tablets
NAPROXEN
BACK AND MUSCLE PAIN
NAPROXEN SODIUM
TABLETS, 220 mg
PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER
REDUCER (NSAID)
For temporary relief of minor back
and muscle aches and pains
Strength to last
12 hours
1000
Coated Tablets
ACTUAL SIZE
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS
BROKEN OR MISSING
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer
HealthCare LLC, owner of the registered trademark Aleve®
Back & Muscle Pain Tablets. 50844 REV1221B41716
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USA
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