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Temporarily relieves minor
aches and pains due to: common cold, backache,
headache, menstrual cramps, toothache, minor
pain of arthritis and/or muscular aches.
Temporarily reduces fever.
Directions:
Drink a full glass of water with each dose. Do
not take longer than 10 days, unless directed
by a doctor. Do not take more than directed.
The smallest effective dose should be used.
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 take more than: 2
caplets in any 8 to 12 hour period/3 caplets
in a 24 hour period.
Over age 65: Do not take more
than 1 caplet every 12 hours unless directed
by a doctor.
Children under 12 years of
age: Do not give this product to children
under 12 unless directed by a doctor.
Active Ingredient (in
each caplet):
Naproxen Sodium 220 mg (Naproxen 200 mg).
Inactive Ingredients:
FDA&C Blue #2 Lake, Hypromellose, Magnesium
Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose,
Polyethylene Glycol, Povidone, Talc, Titanium
Dioxide.
Each caplet contains: Sodium
20 mg.
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
and/or blisters. If an allergic reaction
occurs, stop use and seek medical help right
away.
Stomach Bleeding
Warning: This product contains a
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID),
which may cause 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 an NSAID
(aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others),
have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day
while using this product and/or 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 or with any
other pain reliever/ fever reducer and/or
right before or after heart surgery.
Ask a doctor before
use if you have:
Problems or serious side effects from taking
pain relievers or fever reducers. Stomach
problems that last or come back, such as
heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain.
Ulcers, bleeding problems, high blood
pressure, heart or kidney disease. Taken a
diuretic. Reached age 60 or older.
Ask a doctor or
pharmacist before use if you are:
Taking any other drug containing an NSAID
(prescription or nonprescription). Taking a
blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid
drug. 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. Long term continuous use may
increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Stop use and ask a
doctor if:
You feel faint, vomit blood, or have
bloody or black stools. These are signs of
stomach bleeding. 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. You develop heartburn. Stomach
pain or upset gets worse or lasts. 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 specifically
directed to do so by a doctor because it may
cause problems in the unborn child or
complications during pregnancy.
Keep out of reach of
children. In case of accidental
overdose, seek professional assistance or
contact a Poison Control Center immediately |
