Naproxen Sodium

Kinray
Aphena Pharma Solutions - Kentucky, LLC

Drug Facts

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredient (in each caplet)
• Purposes
• Naproxen Sodium Uses
• Warnings
• Do not use
• Ask a doctor before use if
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
• When using this product
• Stop use and ask a doctor if
• If pregnant or breast-feeding
• Keep out of reach of children
• Directions
• Other Information
• Inactive Ingredients:
• Questions or comments? 1-877-586-7979
• PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 220 mg TABLET CARTON

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Naproxen sodium, USP 220 mg (naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)**
**nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purposes

Pain reliever/ fever reducer

Naproxen Sodium Uses

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pain due to:
• minor pain of arthritis
• muscular aches

• backache

• menstrual cramps
• headache
• toothache
• the common cold
• temporarily reduces fever

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
• 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 everyday 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

• the 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 any other drug

When using this product

• take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
• the 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.

Keep out of reach of children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

• do not take more than directed
• the smallest effective dose should be used
• drink a full glass of water with each dose​​​

Other Information

• ​each caplet contains: ​sodium 20 mg 
• store at 20^o- 25^oC (68^o- 77^oF). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)

Inactive Ingredients:

croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue #2, macrogol, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, talc, and titanium dioxide

Questions or comments? 1-877-586-7979

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 220 mg TABLET CARTON

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Preferred Plus Pharmacy

NDC 61715-060-50

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*Compare to the Active Ingredient in Aleve®

Naproxen Sodium Tablets, USP 220 mg

 Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer (NSAID)

50 COATED CAPLETS†

†CAPSULE-SHAPED TABLETS

Distributed By:

Kinray, Inc., Whitestone, NY 11357

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