AleveŽ Naproxen Sodium 220 mg (250 Caplets)

All Day Relief.

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:
Ą Drink a full glass of water with each dose. Do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor. Do not take more than directed. The smallest effective dose should be used.
Ą Adults and children 12 years and older: Take 1 caplet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last. For the first dose you may take 2 caplets within the first hour.
Ą Do not take more than: 2 caplets in any 8 to 12 hour period/3 caplets in a 24 hour period.
Ą Over age 65: Do not take more than 1 caplet every 12 hours unless directed by a doctor.
Ą 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: FDA&C Blue #2 Lake, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Povidone, Talc, Titanium Dioxide.
Each caplet contains: Sodium 20 mg.

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 and/or blisters. If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Stomach Bleeding Warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause 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 an NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others), have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product and/or 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 or with any other pain reliever/ fever reducer and/or right before or after heart surgery.

Ask a doctor before use if you have:
Ą Problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers.\
Ą Stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain.
Ą Ulcers, bleeding problems, high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease.
Ą Taken a diuretic.
Ą Reached age 60 or older.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are:
Ą Taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription).
Ą Taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug.
Ą Under a doctor's care for any serious condition.
Ą Taking any other drug.

When using this product:
Ą Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.
Ą Long term continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Stop use and ask a doctor if:
Ą You feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of stomach bleeding.
Ą Pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days.
Ą Fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days.
Ą You have difficulty swallowing. It feels like the pill is stuck in your throat.
Ą You develop heartburn.
Ą Stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts.
Ą Redness or swelling is present in the painful area.
Ą 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 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.

Package contains: 250 Caplets