NAPROXEN SODIUM NAPROXEN SODIUM FD&C BLUE NO. 2 HYPROMELLOSES MAGNESIUM STEARATE TITANIUM DIOXIDE CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS POVIDONE NAPROXEN SODIUM NAPROXEN SILICON DIOXIDE CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM CROSCARMELLOSE 144
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
470-40
- 470-40
Overview
Pain reliever/ fever reducer
Indications & Usage
Pain reliever/ fever reducer
Dosage & Administration
Not available
Warnings & 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.
Purpose
Pain reliever/ fever reducer
Do Not Use
if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever / fever reducer right before or after heart surgery
When Using
temporarily relieves minor aches and pain due to: backache muscular aches minor pain of arthritis menstrual cramps headache toothache the common cold temporarily reduces fever 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 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 to12 hours while symptoms last for first dose you may take 2 tablets with in 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
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faint vomit blood have bloody or black stools have a stomach pain that dose 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
Keep Out of Reach of Children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
Storage & Handling
Store at 20-25 oC (68-77 oF). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40 0C (104 0F)
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