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

■ 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 aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because naproxen may
  decrease this benefit of aspirin
• taking any other drug
  

When using this product

take with food or milk if stomach upset occursthe 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