Naproxen Sodium

• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
• right before or after heart surgery

• 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, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke
• you are taking a diuretic
• you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers

• you are
• under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
• taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because naproxen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
• taking any other drug

• 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
• you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke:
• chest pain
• trouble breathing
• weakness in one part or side of body
• slurred speech
• leg swelling
• 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

• 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 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.
• Do not use
• right before or after heart surgery Ask a doctor before use if
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use
• if you are
• taking any other drug When using this product
• take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs Stop use and ask a doctor if
• feel faint
• vomit blood
• chest pain
• leg swelling
• any new symptoms appear If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use naproxen sodium at 20 weeks or later in 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).
• take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

• If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
• It is especially important not to use naproxen sodium at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

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