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Warnings
Allergy alert: Naproxen sodium may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:
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- hives
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- facial swelling
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- asthma (wheezing)
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- shock
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- skin reddening
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- rash
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- 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:
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- are age 60 or older
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- have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
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- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
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- take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
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- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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- take more or for a longer time than directed
Heart attack and stroke warning: NSAIDs, 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.
Do not use
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- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
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- right before or after heart surgery
Ask a doctor before use if
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- the stomach bleeding warning applies to you
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- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
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- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke
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- you are taking a diuretic
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- you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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- under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
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- taking any other drug
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
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- feel faint
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- vomit blood
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- have bloody or black stools
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- have stomach pain that does not get better
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- you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke:
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- chest pain
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- trouble breathing
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- weakness in one part or side of body
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- slurred speech
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- leg swelling
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- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
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- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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- you have difficulty swallowing
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- it feels like the pill is stuck in your throat
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- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
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- any new symptoms appear
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Directions
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- do not take more than directed
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- the smallest effective dose should be used
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- drink a full glass of water with each dose
Adults and children 12 years and older:
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- take 1 caplet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last
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- for the first dose you may take 2 caplets within the first hour
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- do not exceed 2 caplets in any 8- to 12-hour period
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- do not exceed 3 caplets in a 24-hour period
Children under 12 years:
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- ask a doctor
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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
NAPROXEN SODIUM
naproxen sodium tablet, film coatedProduct Information Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:69842-010 Route of Administration ORAL Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength NAPROXEN SODIUM (UNII: 9TN87S3A3C) (NAPROXEN - UNII:57Y76R9ATQ) NAPROXEN SODIUM 220 mg Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength FD&C BLUE NO. 2 (UNII: L06K8R7DQK) HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO) MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30) MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U) POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A) POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E) TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP) Product Characteristics Color BLUE (Light Blue) Score no score Shape OVAL Size 12mm Flavor Imprint Code L368 Contains Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC:69842-010-62 1 in 1 CARTON 03/15/2016 1 24 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 2 NDC:69842-010-71 1 in 1 CARTON 10/18/2016 09/30/2019 2 50 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 3 NDC:69842-010-78 1 in 1 CARTON 10/18/2016 3 100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 4 NDC:69842-010-37 1 in 1 CARTON 10/18/2016 4 270 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date ANDA ANDA074661 03/15/2016 Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)
