Aleve Easy Open Arthritis Cap Caplets with Naproxen Sodium, 220mg (NSAID) Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, 100 Count: Health & Personal Care

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What is Aleve? Aleve is an over-the-counter (OTC), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can provide temporary relief from minor aches and pains from a variety of conditions. It also temporarily reduces fever. What is the advantage of using Aleve over other OTC pain relievers? Aleve requires less frequent dosing and fewer pills than other common, over-the-counter pain relievers when pain persists. Just 2 Aleve can provide pain relief that can last all day. Each Aleve pill has the strength to last 12 hours. Compare it! Based on minimum label dosing for 24 hours, you could take 6 Extra Strength Tylenol* or 4 Advil† to get all-day relief if pain persists. Aleve can relieve pain all day with just 2 pills. Aleve is available without a prescription, so it's easy to get pain relief that can last all day. * Tylenol is a registered trademark of Johnson & Johnson. † Advil is a registered trademark of Wyeth, LLC. What is Aleve used for? Aleve temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: — minor arthritis pain. — headache. — muscular aches. — toothache. — backache. — the common cold. — menstrual cramps. It also temporarily reduces fever. How does Aleve work to relieve pain? Aleve works by temporarily blocking the body's production of naturally occurring chemicals called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins play a direct role in pain. Is Aleve an anti-inflammatory? Aleve belongs to a class of medication known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) but is not indicated as an anti-inflammatory. What is the difference between a tablet and a caplet? The only difference is the shape. Both the Aleve tablets and caplets contain the same amount of medicine. Some people find that an oval caplet is easier to swallow, while others prefer the round tablet shape. Getting pain relief from minor arthritis pain shouldn't be a pain. That's why there's the Aleve Easy Open Arthritis Cap, featuring a contoured bottle that fits comfortably in your hand and a cap that 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. Covered by the Bayer HealthCare – Consumer Health 60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee. 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, or 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, or you have asthma. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are: under a doctor's care for any serious condition or 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, redness or swelling is present in the painful area, any new symptoms appear, you have difficulty swallowing, or it feels like the capsule is stuck in your throat. 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.Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: minor pain of arthritis, headache, muscular aches, toothache, backache, the common cold, menstrual cramps. Temporarily reduces fever.Each caplet contains: Naproxen Sodium 220mg, FD&C blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, lactic acid, mannitol, pharmaceutical ink, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol.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 work. 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. 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