Uses
■ temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
■ headache ■ common cold ■ muscular aches
■backache ■ toothache ■ menstrual cramps
■minor pain of arthritis
■temporarily reduces fever
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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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 ■ blisters ■ rash
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 problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
■ you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
■ you are taking a diuretic
■ 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 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 (68-77ºF) Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40ºC (104ºF). Keep Carton.
Questions
If you have questions of a medical nature, please conact your pharmacist, doctor or health care professional.
