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 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
Other information:
- Each caplet contains: sodium 20 mg
- Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
Ingredients
Naproxen Sodium 220 mg (Naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID [Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug]) (each caplet)
FD&C blue #2 lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide
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 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 fain
- 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 right away.
