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Professional Information — Naproxen Sodium 220mg

Full FDA prescribing details for healthcare professionals.

Last updated · May 12, 2026Source: DailyMed ↗
Highlights of Prescribing InformationRevised: Dec 14, 2018
  • 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)
  • do not use if tamper evident seal under bottle is broken or missing

Indications and Usage

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

Dosage and Administration

  • 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

Sources

RxCUI: 849574

NDC: 69197-394

Last fetched: May 12, 2026

Source: DailyMed ↗

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