Aleve ®

Aleve ®
SPL v1
SPL
SPL Set ID 31bae77b-42dd-94eb-e063-6294a90ad570
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2024-03-25
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Naproxen (220 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Silicon Dioxide Polyethylene Glycol, Unspecified Fd&c Blue No. 2 Hypromelloses Magnesium Stearate Mannitol Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch Titanium Dioxide Stearic Acid

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Imprint: Aleve Shape: oval Color: blue Size: 12 mm Score: 1
Marketing Status
NDA Active Since 2023-04-04

Description

Drug Facts

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer


Medication Information

Warnings and Precautions

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 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.

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Description

Drug Facts

Uses
  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
    • backache
    • muscular aches
    • minor pain of arthritis
    • menstrual cramps
    • headache
    • toothache
    • the common cold

  • temporarily reduces fever
Section 42229-5

Drug Facts

Section 50565-1

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Section 50566-9

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 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
Section 50567-7

When using this product

  • take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
Section 50568-5

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

  • under a doctor's care for any serious conidtion
  • taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because naproxen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
  • taking any other drug
Section 50569-3

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 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
Section 50570-1

Do not use

  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
  • right before or after heart surgery
Section 53414-9

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a healthcare professional before use. It is especially important not to use naproxen sodium at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems un the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer

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
  • each caplet contains: sodium 21 mg
  • store at 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40 ° C (104 ° F).
Inactive Ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C blue No. 2 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, mannitol, polyethylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

Questions Or Comments?

1-800-395-0689 (Mon - Fri 9AM - 5PM EST)

Principal Display Panel

Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet)

Naproxen sodium 220 mg (naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug


Structured Label Content

Uses
  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
    • backache
    • muscular aches
    • minor pain of arthritis
    • menstrual cramps
    • headache
    • toothache
    • the common cold

  • temporarily reduces fever
Warnings and Precautions (34071-1)

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 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.

Section 42229-5 (42229-5)

Drug Facts

Section 50565-1 (50565-1)

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Section 50566-9 (50566-9)

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 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
Section 50567-7 (50567-7)

When using this product

  • take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
Section 50568-5 (50568-5)

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

  • under a doctor's care for any serious conidtion
  • taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because naproxen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
  • taking any other drug
Section 50569-3 (50569-3)

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 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
Section 50570-1 (50570-1)

Do not use

  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
  • right before or after heart surgery
Section 53414-9 (53414-9)

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a healthcare professional before use. It is especially important not to use naproxen sodium at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems un the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer

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 (Other information)
  • each caplet contains: sodium 21 mg
  • store at 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40 ° C (104 ° F).
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C blue No. 2 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, mannitol, polyethylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

1-800-395-0689 (Mon - Fri 9AM - 5PM EST)

Principal Display Panel (PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL)

Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet) (Active ingredient (in each caplet))

Naproxen sodium 220 mg (naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug


Advanced Ingredient Data


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