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Naproxen

Generic: NAPROXEN

100%
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Safeway, Inc
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
f2a273f8-d623-dc2f-e053-2995a90a0c02
Purpose
Purposes Pain Reliever/Fever reducer
Indications & Usage
Uses ■ temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: ■ minor pain of arthritis ■ muscular aches ■ backache ■ mentrual cramps ■ headache ■ toothache ■ the common cold ■ temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Allergy Allert 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
Heart attack and stroke warning NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke.

These can be fatal.

The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.