OTC Medication Information: Naproxen PM
NAPROXEN PM- naproxen sodium and diphenhydramine hydrochloride tablet
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Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg
Naproxen sodium 220 mg (naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)*
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Nighttime sleep-aid
Pain reliever
Uses
- for relief of occasional sleeplessness when associated with minor aches and pains
- help you fall asleep and stay asleep
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
- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
- take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
- take more or for a longer time than directed
Heart attack and stroke warning: NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. These can be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed
Do not use
- if 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
Ask a doctor before use if
- the stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducer
- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke
- you are taking a diuretic
- you have a breathing such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- you have glaucoma
- you have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking sedatives or tranquilizer, or any other sleep-aid
- under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
- taking any other antihistamines
- taking any other drug
When using this product
- drowsiness will occur
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
- take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
- feel faint
- have bloody or black stools
- vomit blood
- have stomach pain that does not get better
- you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke
- chest pain
- trouble breathing
- weakness in one part or side of body
- slurred speech
- leg swelling
- pain gets worse or last 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
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
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 tablets at bedtime
- do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours
- if taken with food, this product may take longer to work
Other information
- each tablet contains: sodium 20 mg
- read all warnings and directions before use. Keep carton.
- store between 20º- 25ºC (68º-77ºF)
- avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40ºC (104ºF)
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, FD&C blue #2, aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions or comments?
Call 1-248-449-9300 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST
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†Compare to the active ingredients in Aleve® PM
Naproxen PM
Pain Reliever (NSAID)/Nighttime Sleep-Aid
Naproxen Sodium 220 mg
Diphenhydramine HCI 25 mg
Coated Caplets**
(**Capsule-Shaped Tablets)
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by Bayer Health Care, LLC, distributor of Aleve® PM
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Revised: 05/2023 QUALITY CHOICE (Chain Drug Marketing Association)
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