Allergy alert: 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.
Stomach bleeding warning: 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
Do not use
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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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if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
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in children under 12 years of age
Ask a doctor before use if
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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 are taking a diuretic
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you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
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you have
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asthma
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diabetes
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thyroid disease
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trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
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taking any other drug
When using this product
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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
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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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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redness or swelling is present in the painful area
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any new symptoms appear
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fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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you have difficulty swallowing or the caplet feels stuck in your throat
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you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
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nasal congestion lasts more than 7 days
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.
Do not use
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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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if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
•
in children under 12 years of age
Ask a doctor before use if
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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
•
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
•
diabetes
•
thyroid disease
•
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
•
under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
•
taking any other drug
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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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
•
have bloody or black stools
•
have stomach pain that does not get better
•
redness or swelling is present in the painful area
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any new symptoms appear
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fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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you have difficulty swallowing or the caplet feels stuck in your throat
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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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swallow whole; do not crush or chew
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drink a full glass of water with each dose
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adults and children 12 years and older: 1 caplet every 12 hours; do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours
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children under 12 years: do not use
Other information
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each caplet contains: sodium 22 mg
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store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
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store in a dry place
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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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swallow whole; do not crush or chew
•
drink a full glass of water with each dose
•
adults and children 12 years and older: 1 caplet every 12 hours; do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours
•
children under 12 years: do not use
Other information
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each caplet contains: sodium 22 mg
•
store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
•
store in a dry place
•
do not take more than directed
•
the smallest effective dose should be used
•
swallow whole; do not crush or chew
•
drink a full glass of water with each dose
•
adults and children 12 years and older: 1 caplet every 12 hours; do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours
•
children under 12 years: do not use
Other information
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each caplet contains: sodium 22 mg
•
store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
•
store in a dry place