Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: common cold, backache, headache, menstrual cramps, toothache, minor pain of arthritis and/or muscular aches. Temporarily reduces fever.
Directions:
Drink a full glass of water with each dose. Adults: Take 1 caplet* every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms persist. For the first dose you may take 2 caplets* within the first hour. The smallest effective dose should be used. Do not take more than: 2 caplets* in any 8 to 12 hour period/ 3 caplets* in a 24 hour period. Over age 65: Do not take more than 1 caplet* every 12 hours unless directed by a doctor. Children under 12 years of age: Do not give this product to children under 12 unless directed by a doctor.
Active Ingredient (in each caplet*):
naproxen sodium 220 mg (naproxen 200 mg).
Inactive Ingredients:
magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, opadry YS-1-4215, povidone, talc.
Warnings:
- Allergy Alert: naproxen sodium may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: hives, facial swelling, asthma (wheezing) and/or shock.
- Alcohol Warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take naproxen sodium or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Naproxen sodium may cause stomach bleeding.
Do not use:
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer or with any other pain reliever/ fever reducer.
- For more than 10 days for pain. For more than 3 days for fever. Ask a doctor before use if: the painful area is red or swollen, you take other drugs on a regular basis, you are under a doctor's care for any continuing condition, you have had serious side effects from any pain reliever.
- Stop use and ask a doctor if: an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical help right away, any new or unexpected symptoms occur, symptoms continue or worsen, you have difficulty swallowing, it feels like the pill is stuck in your throat, you develop heartburn, stomach pain occurs with use of this product or if even mild symptoms persist.
- 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 specifically directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during pregnancy Keep out of reach of children.
- In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Storage: Store at room temperature: Avoid high humidity and excessive heat 104?F (40?C).
