Leader Naproxen Sodium
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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Allergy alert: Naproxen sodium may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:
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- hives
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- facial swelling
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- asthma (wheezing)
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- shock
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- skin reddening
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- rash
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- 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:
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- are age 60 or older
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- have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
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- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
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- take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
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- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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- take more or for a longer time than directed
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- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
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- right before or after heart surgery
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- the stomach bleeding warning applies to you
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- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
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- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
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- you are taking a diuretic
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- you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
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- you have asthma
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- under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
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- taking any other drug
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- take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
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- the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed
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- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
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- feel faint
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- vomit blood
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- have bloody or black stools
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- have stomach pain that does not get better
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- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
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- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
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- any new symptoms appear
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- you have difficulty swallowing
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- it feels like the capsule is stuck in your throat
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.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
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- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
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- right before or after heart surgery
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- the stomach bleeding warning applies to you
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- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
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- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
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- you are taking a diuretic
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- you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
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- you have asthma
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- under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
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- taking any other drug
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- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
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- feel faint
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- vomit blood
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- have bloody or black stools
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- have stomach pain that does not get better
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- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
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- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
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- any new symptoms appear
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- you have difficulty swallowing
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- it feels like the capsule is stuck in your throat
Legal Issues
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FDA Safety Alerts
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Manufacturer Warnings
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FDA Labeling Changes
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Uses
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- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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- minor pain of arthritis
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- muscular aches
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- backache
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- menstrual cramps
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- headache
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- toothache
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- the common cold
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- temporarily reduces fever
History
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Other Information
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Leader Naproxen Sodium Manufacturers
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Cardinal Health
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• do not take more than directed • the smallest effective dose should be used • drink a full glass of water with each dose • if taken with food, this product may take longer to workadults and children 12 years and older:
• take 1 capsule every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last • for the first dose you may take 2 capsules within the first hour • do not exceed 2 capsules in any 8- to 12-hour period • do not exceed 3 capsules in a 24-hour periodchildren under 12 years:
• ask a doctor
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