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Naproxen Sodium

Dosage form
TABLET, COATED
Labeler
Polygen Pharmaceuticals LLC
Label updated
2013-06-25
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
NAPROXEN SODIUM
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient(s)

 Naproxen Sodium 220 mg (naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)*

 *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose

Pain reliever/Fever reducer 


Use(s)

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
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 NSAIDs (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

  •  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, or kidney disease
  • you are taking a diuretic
  • you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
  • you have asthma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
  • 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
  • the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed
Stop use and ask doctor if

  •  you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
    • feel faint
    • vomit blood
    • have bloody or black stools
    • have stomach pain that does not get better
  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • redness or swelling is present in the painful area
  • any new symptoms appear
  • you have difficulty swallowing
  • it feels like the pill is stuck in your throat
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

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 (1-800-222-1222).

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 every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last
  • for the first dose you may take 2 tablets within the first hour
  • do not exceed 2 tablets in any 8- to 12-hour period
  • do not exceed 3 tablets in a 24-hour period
children under 12 years:
  • ask a doctor
Storage

store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).

Other information
  • each tablet contains: sodium 20 mg
  • side effects occur. You may report side effects to PolyGen at 1-888-291-7337 and/ or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue #2 lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycols, povidone, titanium dioxide.

 

Questions or comments

1-800-291-7337


Principal Display Panel


NAPROXEN SODIUM TABLETS:
 

Carton PDP:

NDC: 52605-141-01

Compare to the active ingredient in Aleve®

ALL DAY PAIN RELIEF

NAPROXEN SODIUM TABLETS, USP 220 mg

PAIN RELIEVER/ FEVER REDUCER (NSAID)

 

STRENGTH TO LAST 12 HOURS

100 TABLETS



[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]


Bottle Label PDP:

NDC: 52605-141-01

ALL DAY PAIN RELIEF

NAPROXEN SODIUM TABLETS, USP 220 mg

PAIN RELIEVER/ FEVER REDUCER (NSAID)

 

STRENGTH TO LAST 12 HOURS

100 TABLETS



[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]


NAPROXEN SODIUM CAPLETS:
 

Carton PDP:
 
NDC: 52605-144-01
 
Compare to the active ingredient in Aleve®
 
ALL DAY PAIN RELIEF
NAPROXEN SODIUM TABLETS, USP 220 mg
PAIN RELIEVER/ FEVER REDUCER (NSAID)
 
STRENGTH TO LAST 12 HOURS
 
100 CAPLETS (CAPSULE- SHAPED TABLETS)
 

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]


 

Bottle Label PDP:
 
NDC: 52605-144-01
 
 
ALL DAY PAIN RELIEF
NAPROXEN SODIUM TABLETS, USP 220 mg
PAIN RELIEVER/ FEVER REDUCER (NSAID)
 
STRENGTH TO LAST 12 HOURS
 
100 CAPLETS (CAPSULE- SHAPED TABLETS)
 

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

 




NAPROXEN SODIUM CAPLETS:
 

Carton PDP:
 
NDC: 52605-144-24
 
Compare to the active ingredient in Aleve®
 
ALL DAY PAIN RELIEF
NAPROXEN SODIUM TABLETS, USP 220 mg
PAIN RELIEVER/ FEVER REDUCER (NSAID)
 
STRENGTH TO LAST 12 HOURS
 
24 CAPLETS (CAPSULE- SHAPED TABLETS)



 

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]




Bottle Label PDP:
 
NDC: 52605-144-24
 
 
ALL DAY PAIN RELIEF
NAPROXEN SODIUM TABLETS, USP 220 mg
PAIN RELIEVER/ FEVER REDUCER (NSAID)
 
STRENGTH TO LAST 12 HOURS
 
24 CAPLETS (CAPSULE- SHAPED TABLETS)



[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]






DailyMed Set ID: e8720904-9ac0-46c0-b220-730e373505a7 · Version 6
NDC: 52605-141, 52605-144