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Naproxen Sodium Tablets, 220 mg

Active Ingredient (in each caplet*) Purpose

Naproxen sodium 220 mg (naproxen 200 mg) Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses: Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

Common cold
Headache
Toothache
Muscular aches
Backache
Menstrual cramps
Minor pain of arthritis
Temporarily reduces fever

Warnings:

Allergy Alert: naproxen sodium may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: hives, facial swelling, asthma (wheezing), shock

Alcohol Warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take naproxen sodium or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Naproxen sodium may cause stomach bleeding.

Do not use:

If you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
With any other pain reliever/fever reducer
For more than 10 days for pain
For more than 3 days for fever

Ask a doctor before use if:

The painful area is red or swollen
You take other drugs on a regular basis
You are under a doctor's care for any continuing condition
You have had serious side effects from any pain reliever

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

An allergic reaction occurs, seek medical help right away
Any new or unexpected symptoms occur
Symptoms continue or worsen
You have difficulty swallowing
It feels like the pill is stuck in your throat
You develop heartburn
Stomach pain occurs with use of this product or if even mild symptoms persist

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 DELIVERY.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Dietary information (in each caplet*):

Sodium 20 mg

Directions: Drink a full glass of water with each dose.

Adults: Take 1 caplet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms persist. For the first dose you may take 2 caplets within the first hour. The smallest effective dose should be used.

Do not take more than:

2 caplets in any 8 to 12 hour period
3 caplets in a 24 hour period

Over age 65: Do not take more than 1 caplet every 12 hours unless directed by a doctor.

Children under 12 years of age: Do not give this product to children under 12 unless directed by a doctor.

Inactive Ingredients: magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, opadry YS-1-4215, povidone, talc

Store at room temperature. Avoid high humidity and excessive heat 104°F (40°C).

Distributed by: Bayer Corporation

Consumer Care Division

Morristown, NJ 07960 USA

LOT 9163Y

EXP JUN 02