Active ingredient
Naproxen Sodium 220 mg
(naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Uses
Temporary relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- minor pain of arthritis
- backache
- headache
- the common cold
- muscular aches
- menstrual cramps
- toothache
Temporarily reduces fever
Wanings
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 stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- take a blood thinner (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 ever have had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- right before or after heart surgery
Ask a doctor before use if
- 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 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:
■ chest pain ■ trouble breathing ■ weakness in one part or side of body ■ slurred speech ■ leg swelling
■ pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
■ fever gets worse or lasts for 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 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 accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center 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: (12 years of age 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 68-77ºF (20-25ºC)
- avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 104ºF (40ºC)
- tamper evident sealed packets
- do not use any open or torn packets
Inactive ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue #2, macrogol, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, talc, titanium dioxide
