Naproxen by Medline Industries, Inc.
Dosage form: tablet
Ingredients: NAPROXEN SODIUM 220mg
Labeler: Medline Industries, Inc.
NDC Code: 53329-675
Drug Facts
Naproxen sodium 220 mg (naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Pain reliever/fever reducer
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- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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- headache
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- minor pain of arthritis
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- backache
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- menstrual cramps
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- muscular aches
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- toothache
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- the common cold
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- temporarily reduces fever
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.
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
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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
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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, or kidney disease
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- you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
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- you have asthma
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- you are taking a diuretic
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- under a doctor's care for any serious condition
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- taking any other drug
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- take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
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- the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed
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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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- 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
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.
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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
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- each tablet contains: sodium 20 mg
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- store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).
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- read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton
FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, hypromellose 2910, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone k-30, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
Call toll free 1-800-MEDLINE (633-5463) Monday-Friday 9am-5pm cst)
Dist. by:
Medline Industries, Inc.
Mundelein, IL 60060
Medline
NDC53329-675-30
**Compare to the active ingredient in Aleve
Naproxen
Pain Reliever/
Fever Reducer (NSAID)
Strength to last 12 Hours
Naproxen Sodium Tablets
220 mg
100 Tablets – 220 mg each
| NAPROXEN
naproxen sodium tablet |
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| Labeler - Medline Industries, Inc. (025460908) |
Medically reviewed on Oct 1, 2018
Further information
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