Naproxen Sodium Tablets, 220 Mg

Uses

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

Active ingredient (in each caplet) Purpose Naproxen Sodium 220 mg (naproxen 200mg) (NSAID)* ....................Pain reliever / Fever reducer *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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 to 12-hour period
• do not exceed 3 tablets in a 24-hour period Children under 12 years
• ask a doctor

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
• 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, 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 doctor's care for any serious condition
• taking any other drug When using this product
• 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 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. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

• 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

• 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, 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 doctor's care for any serious condition
• taking any other drug

this product

• 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

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.

(in each caplet) Purpose Naproxen Sodium 220 mg (naproxen 200mg) (NSAID)* ....................Pain reliever / Fever reducer *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

s colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C Blue #2 lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, titanium dioxide

Other information

• each tablet contains: sodium 20 mg
• store at 20-25° C (68-77° F).
• avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40° C (104° F)
• read all product information before using
• TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.