Aleve ®
31bae77b-42dd-94eb-e063-6294a90ad570
34390-5
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Drug Facts
Composition & Product
Identifiers & Packaging
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 |
|
| Children under 12 years |
|
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)
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 |
|
| Children under 12 years |
|
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)
Advanced Ingredient Data
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