Naproxen Sodium NAPROXEN SODIUM COATED TABLETS MARKSANS PHARMA LIMITED FDA Approved Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: • minor pain of arthritis • muscular aches • backache • menstrual cramps • headache • toothache • the common cold temporarily reduces fever

Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Active Ingredients
Active ingredient(s) For Tablets: Active ingredient (in each tablet) Naproxen sodium 220 mg (naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)* *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug For Caplets: Active ingredient (in each caplet) Naproxen sodium 220 mg (naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)* *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients colloidal silicon dioxide croscarmellose sodium FD&C blue #2 Lake hypromellose magnesium stearate microcrystalline cellulose polyethylene glycol povidone titanium dioxide
Strengths
220 mg 200 mg
Treats Conditions
Uses Temporarily Relieves Minor Aches And Pains Due To Minor Pain Of Arthritis Muscular Aches Backache Menstrual Cramps Headache Toothache The Common Cold Temporarily Reduces Fever
Pill Appearance
Shape: oval Color: blue Imprint: 141

Identifiers & Packaging

Container Type BOTTLE
UPC
0325000141141 0325000144029 0325000141431 0325000144432 0325000141028
UNII
9TN87S3A3C
Packaging

Principal Display Panel NDC 25000-141-43 Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg 10’s count bottle label NDC 25000-141-43 Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg 10’s count carton label NDC 25000-141-02 Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg 24’s count bottle label NDC 25000-141-02 Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg 24’s count carton label NDC 25000-141-14 Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg 1000’s count bottle label NDC 25000-144-14 Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg (Capsule-shaped tablet) 1000’s count bottle label NDC 25000-144-43 Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg (Capsule-shaped tablet) 10’s count bottle label NDC 25000-144-43 Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg (Capsule-shaped tablet) 10’s count carton label NDC 25000-144-02 Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg (Capsule-shaped tablet) 24’s count bottle label NDC 25000-144-02 Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg (Capsule-shaped tablet) 24’s count carton label nap-sod-tabs-bottle-10s nap-sod-tablets-ifc-10s nap-sod-tabs-bottle-24s nap-sod-tablets-ifc-24s nap-sod-tabs-bottle-1000s nap-sod-caplet-bott-1000 nap-sod-caps-bottle-10s nap-sod-caplets-ifc-10s nap-sod-caps-bottle-24s nap-sod-caplets-ifc-24s

Package Descriptions
  • Principal Display Panel NDC 25000-141-43 Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg 10’s count bottle label NDC 25000-141-43 Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg 10’s count carton label NDC 25000-141-02 Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg 24’s count bottle label NDC 25000-141-02 Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg 24’s count carton label NDC 25000-141-14 Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg 1000’s count bottle label NDC 25000-144-14 Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg (Capsule-shaped tablet) 1000’s count bottle label NDC 25000-144-43 Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg (Capsule-shaped tablet) 10’s count bottle label NDC 25000-144-43 Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg (Capsule-shaped tablet) 10’s count carton label NDC 25000-144-02 Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg (Capsule-shaped tablet) 24’s count bottle label NDC 25000-144-02 Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg (Capsule-shaped tablet) 24’s count carton label nap-sod-tabs-bottle-10s nap-sod-tablets-ifc-10s nap-sod-tabs-bottle-24s nap-sod-tablets-ifc-24s nap-sod-tabs-bottle-1000s nap-sod-caplet-bott-1000 nap-sod-caps-bottle-10s nap-sod-caplets-ifc-10s nap-sod-caps-bottle-24s nap-sod-caplets-ifc-24s

Overview

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

Indications & Usage

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

Dosage & Administration

Directions For Tablets: • 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 For Caplets: • 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

Warnings & Precautions
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 • 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

Purpose Pain reliever/ fever reducer

Do Not Use

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

When using this product • take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

Stop Use & Ask a Doctor

Stop use and ask 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

Keep Out of Reach of Children

Keep out of reach of children In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Storage & Handling

Other information For Tablets: • each tablet contains: sodium 20 mg • store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). • avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F). For Caplets: • each caplet contains: sodium 20 mg • store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). • avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).


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