Naproxen Sodium 220mg Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
Naproxen Sodium 220mg is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: minor pain of arthritis muscular achesbackachemenstrual crampsheadachetoothachethe common coldtemporarily reduces fever
What should I know before taking it?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
What important warnings are listed?
Allergy alert: Naproxen sodium may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include hivesfacial swellingasthma (wheezing)shockskin reddeningrashblisters 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 olderhave had stomach ulcers or bleeding problemstake a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drugtake 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.
How is this medication usually taken?
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 lastfor the first dose you may take 2 caplets within the first hourdo not exceed 2 caplets in any 8 to 12 hour perioddo not exceed 3 caplets in a 24 hour period Children under 12 years: ask a doctor
What side effects are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
What interactions are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=002052df-83ac-4efd-926c-b60a8f64cec4
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