Naproxen All day relief for pain Naproxen Sodium 220 mg NAPROXEN SODIUM NAPROXEN SILICON DIOXIDE CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM FD&C BLUE NO. 2 HYPROMELLOSES MAGNESIUM STEARATE CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED POVIDONE TITANIUM DIOXIDE 141
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Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
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Overview
Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: ■ minor pain of arthritis ■ backache ■ headache ■ muscular aches ■ menstrual cramps ■ toothache ■ common cold ■ temporarily reduces fever
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: ■ minor pain of arthritis ■ backache ■ headache ■ muscular aches ■ menstrual cramps ■ toothache ■ common cold ■ temporarily reduces fever
Dosage & Administration
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 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 8-12 hour period do not exceed 3 tablets 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 Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer ■ right before or after heart surgery Ask a doctor before use if ■ 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, or kidney disease ■ you are taking a diuretic ■ you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers ■ you have asthma Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are under a doctors care for any serious condition ■ taking any other drug When using this product take with food or milk if stomach upset occursthe risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed 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 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 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 definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer
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 immediately
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