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Active ingredients (in each caplet)

Naproxen sodium 220 mg (naproxen 200 mg)
(NSAID).* Pain reliever/fever reducer
Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg, extended-release. Nasal decongestant
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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Uses

temporarily relieves these cold, sinus, and flu symptoms:

sinus pressure
minor body aches and pains
headache
nasal and sinus congestion (promotes sinus drainage and restores freer breathing through the nose)
fever

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 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
if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

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
high blood pressure
taken a diuretic
thyroid disease

bleeding problems
heart or kidney disease
reached age 60 or older
diabetes

trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription)
taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
under a doctor's care for any serious condition
using any other product that contains naproxen or pseudoephedrine
taking any other pain reliever/fever reducer or nasal decongestant
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 swelling is present in the painful area
any new symptoms appear
you have difficulty swallowing or the caplet feels stuck in your throat
you develop heartburn
you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
nasal congestion lasts more than 7 days

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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Directions

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 (see Warnings)
swallow whole; do not crush or chew
drink a full glass of water with each dose
adults and children 12 years and older: 1 caplet every 12 hours; do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours
children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other Information

each caplet contains: sodium 20 mg
store at 20-25oC (68-77oF)
store in a dry place

Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide

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Questions or comments?

1-800-986-0369 (Mon - Fri 9AM - 5PM EST) or www.aleve.com

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