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Generic: naproxen sodium and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride is used for the treatment of Arthritis, Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Back Pain Bursitis Common Cold Dysmenorrhea Fever Gout Headache Inflammation Osteoarthritis Pain Pregnancy Trimester, Third Spondylitis, Ankylosing Toothache Asthma Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial Sinusitis


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Drug Facts

Otc - Active Ingredient Section


OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Active ingredients (in each caplet) Purposes
Naproxen sodium 220 mg (naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug Pain reliever/fever reducer
Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg, extended-release Nasal decongestant

Uses


temporarily relieves these cold, sinus, and flu symptoms:
  • sinus pressure
  • minor body aches and pains
  • headache
  • nasal and sinus congestion (promotes sinus drainage and restores freer breathing through the nose)
  • fever

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
  • bulers

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

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
  • right before or after heart surgery
  • if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
  • in children under 12 years of age

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, kidney disease, asthma, thyroid disease, diabetes, have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland, or had a stroke
  • you are taking a diuretic
  • you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

  • under a doctor's care for any serious condition
  • taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because naproxen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
  • taking any other drug

When using this product

  • 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
    • vomit blood
    • have bloody or black stools
    • 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
    • redness or swelling is present in the painful area
    • any new symptoms appear
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    • you have difficulty swallowing or the caplet feels stuck in your throat
    • you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
    • nasal congestion lasts more than 7 days

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION


If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use naproxen sodium at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION


Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Directions

  • do not take more than directed
  • the smallest effective dose should be used
  • swallow whole; do not crush or chew
  • drink a full glass of water with each dose
adults and children 12 years and older
  • 1 caplet every 12 hours
  • do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours
children under 12 years
  • do not use

Other Information

  • each caplet contains: sodium 21 mg
  • meets USP Dissolution Test 2
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • do not use if buler unit is torn or broken
  • store in a dry place

Inactive Ingredients


colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions Or Comments?


call 1-888-217-2117 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

Principal Display Panel


NDC 50580-434-01

SUDAFED ®

SINUS 12 HOUR PRESSURE + PAIN

Naproxen Sodium 220 mg (NSAID), Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 120 mg Extended Release Tablets, Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Nasal Decongestant

12 HOUR MULTI-SYMPTOM RELIEF OF: • SINUS PRESSURE • BODY ACHES • NASAL CONGESTION • SINUS CONGESTION • HEADACHE

actual size

16 CAPLETS* *CAPSULE-SHAPED TABLETS

NON-DROWSY

1 CAPLET / 12 HOURS



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