• Comes in small, round tablets
• Just 1 tablet can relieve pain for up to 12 hours
• For minor aches and pains due to minor arthritis, back and body aches, and headache
• 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 Tablets with Naproxen Sodium, 220mg (NSAID) Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, 24/Pack

Active Ingredient (in each capsule)...Purposes

Naproxen Sodium 220 mg (Naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)*...Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Inactive Ingredients

FD&C Blue #2 Lake, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Povidone, Talc, Titanium Dioxide.

Aleve Tablets with Naproxen Sodium, 220mg (NSAID) Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, 24/Pack

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 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 period

Children under 12 years

• ask a doctor

Do not use if printed safety seal bearing ""Bayer HealthCare"" under cap is torn or missing. 

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 you are

• 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 a 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
• you have difficulty swallowing
• it feels like the pill is stuck in your throat
• redness or swelling is present in the painful area
• any new symptoms appear

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.