Aleve (naproxen sodium 220 mg) Dailymed
Generic: naproxen sodium
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ALL DAY STRONG®
ALEVE®
naproxen sodium tablets,
220 mg (NSAID)
Pain reliever/fever reducer
STRENGTH TO LAST 12 HOURS
CAPSULE-SHAPED TABLETS
Active Ingredient
Drug Facts
Active ingredient Purposes
(in each caplet)
Naproxen sodium 220 mg (naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)* ..............................Pain reliever/fever reducer
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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 right away
Uses
Uses
â– temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
â– minor pain of arthritis â– muscular aches â– backache â– menstrual cramps â– headache â– toothache
â– the common cold
â– temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Allergy alert: Naproxen sodium may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to
aspirin. Symptoms may include:
â– hives â– asthma (wheezing) â– skin reddening â– bulers â– facial swelling â– shock â– rash
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID),
which may cause stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you:
â– are age 60 or older
â– have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
â– take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
â– take other drugs containing an NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
â– have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
â– take more or for a longer time than directed
Do not use
â– if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
â– right before or after heart surgery
Ask a doctor before use if you have
â– problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
â– stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain
â– ulcers â– asthma
â– bleeding problems â– high blood pressure
â– heart or kidney disease â– taken a diuretic
â– reached age 60 or older
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
â– taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription)
â– taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
■under a doctor’s care for any serious condition ■taking any other drug
When using this product
â– take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
â– 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
â– you feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of stomach bleeding.
â– pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
â– fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
â– you have difficulty swallowing
â– it feels like the pill is stuck in your throat
â– you develop heartburn
â– stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
â– redness or swelling is present in the painful area
â– 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.
Directions
Directions
â– do not take more than directed
â– the smallest effective dose should be used
â– do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings)
â– drink a full glass of water with each dose
Adults and children 12 years â– take 1 caplet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last
and older â– for the first dose you may take 2 caplets within the first hour
â– do not exceed 2 caplets in any 8- to 12-hour period
â– do not exceed 3 caplets in a 24-hour period
Children under 12 years â– ask a doctor
Other information
â– each caplet contains: sodium 20 mg
■store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients FD&C blue #2 lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline
cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions or comments?
1-800-395-0689 (Mon - Fri 9AM - 5PM EST) or www.aleve.com
Bayer, the Bayer Cross, Aleve and All Day Strong are registered trademarks of Bayer.
US Pats. 4,948,002 and D330,677.
Bayer HealthCare LLC
Consumer Care
P.O. Box 1910
Morristown, NJ 07962-1910 USA
MADE IN GERMANY
Cardinal Health
Zanesville, OH 43701
IU40283610410
Package/label Principal Display Panel
Aleve®
(naproxen sodium) tablet
220 mg (NSAID)
Principal Display Panel - Label
NDC 55154-4853-4
Aleve®
naproxen sodium tablets
220 mg (NSAID)
200 Caplets
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