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Naproxen sodium caplets - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 43598-058
Drug Name

Naproxen sodium caplets

Type Brand
Pharm Class Anti-Inflammatory Agents,
Non-Steroidal [CS],
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors [MoA],
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]
Active Ingredients
Naproxen sodium 220 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form TABLET, COATED
RxCUI drug identifier 849574
Application Number ANDA075168
Labeler Name Dr Reddy's Laboratories Inc
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
43598-058-29 200 tablet, coated in 1 bottle (43598-058-29)
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Active ingredient

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Active ingredient (in each tablet/caplet) Naproxen sodium USP, 220 mg (naproxen USP, 200 mg) (NSAID) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
Directions 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 tablet/caplet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last for the first dose you may take 2 tablets/caplets within the first hour do not exceed 2 tablets/caplets in any 8 to 12 hour period do not exceed 3 tablets/caplets in a 24-hour period Children under 12 years ask a doctor
Adults and children 12 years and oldertake 1 tablet/caplet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms lastfor the first dose you may take 2 tablets/caplets within the first hourdo not exceed 2 tablets/caplets in any 8 to 12 hour perioddo not exceed 3 tablets/caplets in a 24-hour period
Children under 12 yearsask a doctor

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive ingredients FD &C Blue # 2, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide

Indications and usage

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Uses 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

Purpose

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Purposes Pain reliever/fever reducer

Spl product data elements

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Naproxen Sodium Caplets Naproxen Sodium Naproxen Sodium Naproxen FD&C BLUE NO. 2 hypromelloses magnesium stearate cellulose, microcrystalline POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED povidone talc titanium dioxide POLYSORBATE 80 R;273 Container

Package label principal display panel

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PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL SECTION Naproxen Sodium Caplets, 220 mg

Spl unclassified section

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PAIN RELIEVER / FEVER REDUCER (NSAID) Drug Facts Distributed by: The Kroger Co. Cincinnatti, OH 45202 Made in India

Ask doctor

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Ask a doctor before use if 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

Ask doctor or pharmacist

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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are under a doctor's care for any serious condition taking any other drug

Do not use

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Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer right before or after heart surgery

Keep out of reach of children

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Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Questions

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Questions or comments? c all toll-free weekdays (8 AM to 10 PM EST) at 1-888-375-3784

Stop use

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Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience any of the following signs ofstomach 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

When using

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When using this product take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

Pregnancy or breast feeding

Pregnancy or Breast feeding
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 definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Storage and handling

Information about safe storage and handling of the drug product.
Other information each tablet/caplet contains: sodium 20 mg store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).

Warnings

Information about serious adverse reactions and potential safety hazards, including limitations in use imposed by those hazards and steps that should be taken if they occur.
Warnings 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 NSAID's (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, hear 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 if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer right before or after heart surgery Ask a doctor before use if 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 Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are under a doctor's care for any serious condition taking any other drug When using this product take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience any of the following signs ofstomach 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 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 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.

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