Aleve Liquid Gels Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer 80 ea

Aleve Liquid Gels Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Easy Open Arthritis Cap

naproxen sodium capsules, 220 mg (NSAID)
pain reliever/fever reducer

This package for households without young children

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
• minor pain of arthritis
• muscle aches
• backache
• menstrual cramps
• headache
• toothache
• the common cold
• temporarily relieves fever

Allergy alert: Naproxen sodium may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

• hives
• facial swelling
• asthma (wheezing)
• shock
• skin reddening
• rash
• blisters

Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause 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 an NSAID (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

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 you have

• problems or serious side effects from taking pain  relievers or fever reducers, stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain
• ulcers
• bleeding problems
• high blood pressure
• heart or kidney disease
• taken a diuretic
• reached age 60 or older

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are:

• taking any other drug containing NSAID (prescription or nonprescription)
• taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
• 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
• long term continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

• you feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of stomach bleeding
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
• redness or swallowing is present in the painful area
• any new symptoms appear
• you have difficulty swallowing
• it feels like the capsule is stuck in your throat
• you develop heartburn

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.

• do not take more than directed
• the smallest effective dose should be used
• do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor
• drink a full glass of water with each dose
• if taken with food, this product make take longer to work

adults and children 12 years and older:

• take 1 capsule every 8-12 hours while symptoms last
• for the first dose you may take 2 capsules within the first hours
• do not exceed 2 capsules in any 8-12 hour period
• do not exceed 3 capsules in a 24 hour period

Children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other information:

• each capsule contains: sodium 20 mg
• store at 20-25°C 968-77°F) avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
• read all directions and warnings before use. Keep carton