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Aleve

Bayer HealthCare LLC, Consumer Care

Aleve Caplets


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

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

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Aleve Uses

  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains 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 every day 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.

Directions

  • do not take more than directed
  • the smallest effective dose should be used
  • drink a full glass of water with each dose
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
  • do not exceed 2 caplets in any 8- to 12-hour period
  • do not exceed 3 caplets in a 24-hour period
Children under 12 years
  • ask a doctor

Aleve Other information

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

Inactive ingredients

FD&C blue #2 lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

1-800-395-0689 (Mon - Fri 9AM - 5PM EST) or www.aleve.com

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 270 Caplet Bottle Carton

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ALEVE ®

naproxen sodium tablets, 220 mg (NSAID)
Pain reliever/fever reducer

STRENGTH TO LAST 12 HOURS

270 CAPLETS
CAPSULE-SHAPED TABLETS

Aleve

Aleve

NAPROXEN SODIUM TABLET

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:0280-6000
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
naproxen sodium NAPROXEN 220 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
FD&C BLUE NO. 2
HYPROMELLOSES
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
cellulose, microcrystalline
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS
POVIDONES
talc
titanium dioxide

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
BLUE 12 mm Aleve OVAL

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 6 in 1 BLISTER PACK
2 24 in 1 BOTTLE
3 50 in 1 BOTTLE
4 100 in 1 BOTTLE
5 150 in 1 BOTTLE
6 200 in 1 BOTTLE
7 270 in 1 BOTTLE
8 320 in 1 BOTTLE
9 NDC:0280-6000-32 1 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
NDA NDA020204 2014-02-26


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