Naproxen Sodium

Medline Industries
P and L Development of New York Corporation

Drug Facts

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredient (in each tablet)
• Purpose
• Naproxen Sodium Uses
• Warnings
  • Do not use
  • Ask a doctor before use if
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • When using this product
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • If pregnant or breast-feeding,
  • Keep out of reach of children.
• Directions
• Naproxen Sodium Other information
• Inactive ingredients
• Questions or comments?
• Principal Display Panel
• Package Label

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Naproxen sodium 220 mg

(naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Naproxen Sodium 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

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 right away.

Directions

• do not take more than directed
• the smallest effective dose should be used
• drink a full glass of water with each dose

Naproxen Sodium Other information

• each tablet contains: sodium 20 mg
• store at 20º to 25°C (68º to 77°F). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).
• read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton.

Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue #2, macrogol, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, talc and titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

Call toll free 1-800-MEDLINE (633-5463) Monday-Friday 9AM–5PM CST

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**Compare to the active ingredient in Aleve®

NAPROXEN

PAIN RELIEVER/

FEVER REDUCER (NSAID)

STRENGTH TO LAST 12 HOURS

Naproxen Sodium Tablets

220 mg

Tablets - 220 mg each

Distributed by:

Medline Industries, Inc.

One Medline Place

Mundelein, IL  60060

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DO NOT USE IF INNER SEAL UNDER BOTTLE CAP IMPRINTED WITH "SEALED FOR YOUR PROTECTION" IS BROKEN OR MISSING

**This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer Healthcare, LLC, owner of the registered trademark Aleve®.

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