Drug
Facts
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| Active
ingredient (in each caplet) |
Purpose
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Naproxen
sodium 220 mg (naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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Pain
reliever/fever reducer
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Uses
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
• headache
• muscular aches
• minor pain of arthritis
• toothache
• backache
• common cold
• menstrual
cramps
• temporarily
reduces fever |
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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (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 an NSAID [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 pain
reliever/fever reducer
• right before or after heart surgery
Ask a
doctor before use if you have
• problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
• stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach,
or stomach pain ulcers
• bleeding problems
• high blood pressure
• heart or kidney disease
• taken a diuretic
• reached age 60 or older
Ask a
doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
• taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription)
• taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
• under a dotor's care for any serious condition
• taking any other drug
When using this product
• take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
• long term continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke
Stop use
and ask a doctor if
• you feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of stomach bleeding.
• pain gets worse or lasts
more than 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts
more than 3 days
• stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
• 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. |
|
Directions
•
do
not take more than directed
• the smallest effective dose should be used
•
do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings)
• 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 |
| Adults
over 65 years |
•
do not take more than 1 caplet every 12 hours unless directed
by a doctor |
| Children
under 12 years |
•
ask a doctor |
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|
Other
information
• each
caplet contains: sodium 20 mg
• store at 20-25°C
(68-77°F).
• aAvoid high humidity and excessive heat above
40°C (104°F).
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Inactive
ingredients
carnuba
wax, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium
stearate, microcystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol,
providone, talc, titanium dioxide
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Questions?
If
you have questions of a medical nature, please contact your
pharmacist, doctor or health care professional.
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SEALED
WITH PRINTED FOIL UNDER CAP FOR YOUR PROTECTION
Distributed
by: Chattem, Inc.
Chattanooga, TN 37409
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