Getting relief from minor arthritis pain shouldn't be a pain. That's why there's the Aleve Soft Grip® Arthritis Cap, featuring a contoured bottle that fits comfortably in your hand and a cap covered with a cushioned material to give you better control. It's the easiest way to get the 12-hour pain relief that just 1 Aleve can give you. Aleve is an over-the-counter (OTC), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that provides temporary relief from minor aches and pains. It also temporarily reduces fever.

The Aleve Soft Grip Arthritis Cap has received the Arthritis Foundation's Ease of Use Commendation.

Just 1 gelcap can manage pain for up to 12 hours.

The Soft Grip Arthritis Cap is child resistant.

ALEVE is proven better on tough pain than Tylenol 8hr. *Based on menstrual and dental pain studies.

ALEVE is the #1 recommended brand for minor arthritis pain among orthopedic doctors.

For minor aches and pains due to minor arthritis, back and body aches, and headache.

Aleve Soft Grip Arthritis Cap Gelcaps with Naproxen Sodium, 20mgG (NSAID), 40/Pack
 

Active Ingredient (in each tablet)...Purpose

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Naproxen sodium 220mg (naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)*...Pain Reliever/Vever reducer

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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Inactive Ingredients

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D&C Yellow #10 Aluminum Lake, Edetate Disodium, Edible Ink, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #6 Aluminum Lake, Gelatin, Glycerin, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Povidone, Stearic Acid, Talc, Titanium Dioxide.

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Aleve Soft Grip Arthritis Cap Gelcaps with Naproxen Sodium, 20mgG (NSAID), 40/Pack
 

Directions

• do not take more than directed
• drink a full glass of water with each dose

Adults and children 12 years and over

• take 2 caplets at bedtime
• do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours
• if taken with food, this product may take longer to work

Read all warnings and directions before use. Keep outer carton.

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Do not use if carton is open or if foil seal imprinted with "Safety Squeeze" on bottle opening is missing or broken.
 

Warnings

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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
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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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Do not use if.

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• you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
• unless you have time for a full night's sleep
• in children under 12 years of age
• right before or after heart surgery
• with any other product containing diphenhydramine (even one used on skin)
• if you have sleeplessness without pain
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Ask a doctor before use if.

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• the stomach bleeding warning applies to you
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• you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
• you have a history of stomach problems such as heartburn
• you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, or asthma
• you are taking a diuretic
• you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• you have glaucoma
• you have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are.

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• taking sedatives or tranquilizers or any other sleep-aid
• under a doctor's care for any serious condition
• taking any other antihistamines
• taking any other drug
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When using this product.

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• drowsiness will occur
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
• 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
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Stop use and ask a doctor if.

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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
• sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks (insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness)
• 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
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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.