Bayer Aleve (naproxen sodium 220 mg) Dailymed
Generic: naproxen sodium is used for the treatment of Arthritis, Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Back Pain Bursitis Common Cold Dysmenorrhea Fever Gout Headache Inflammation Osteoarthritis Pain Pregnancy Trimester, Third Spondylitis, Ankylosing Toothache
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Drug Facts
Otc - Active Ingredient Section
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Naproxen Sodium 220 mg (naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Otc - Purpose Section
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Indications & Usage Section
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
Warnings Section
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 bulers
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 stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take a blood thinner (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: NSAID,s 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.
Otc - Do Not Use Section
Do not use
- if you ever have had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- right before or after heart surgery
Otc - Ask Doctor Section
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, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke
- you are taking a diuretic
- you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
Otc - Ask Doctor/pharmacist Section
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- under a doctor's care for any serious condition
- taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because naproxen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
- taking any other drug
Otc - When Using Section
When using this product
- take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
Otc - Stop Use Section
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
- 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 for more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts for 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
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding Section
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use naproxen sodium at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless specifically directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children Section
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Dosage & Administration Section
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 exceedc3 caplets in a 24- hour period.
Children under 12 years:
ask a doctor
Other Safety Information
Other information
- each caplet contains: sodium 21 mg
- store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40ºC (104ºF)
Inactive Ingredients
Colliodal silicon dioxide, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, mannitol, polyethylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
Questions Or Comments?
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All Day Strong
Aleve
naproxen sodium tablets, 220 mg (NSAID)
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Pull To Open
Bayer
Strength To Last 12 Hours
50 Caplets
Capsule-Shaped Tablets, 1 /PKT
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