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Aleve Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Naproxen sodium 220mg tabs, caplets, gelcaps, liquid gels.
Pharmacological Class
NSAID (arylacetic acid deriv.).
How Supplied
Tabs, caplets—24, 50, 100; Gelcaps, liquid gels—20, 40, 80
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
YES
Aleve Indications
Indications
Minor arthritic pain.
Aleve Dosage and Administration
Adult
Use lowest effective dose for shortest duration. Take with fluids. 220mg every 8–12hrs. Initially, may give 440mg as 1st dose. Max 3 tabs/24hrs.
Children
<12yrs: consult physician.
Aleve Contraindications
Contraindications
Aspirin allergy. Immediately before or after cardiac surgery.
Aleve Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Aleve Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Increased risk of severe stomach bleeding (esp. ≥60yrs old). History of GI disorders (eg, heartburn, bleeding ulcers). Increased risk of heart attack or failure, and stroke. Hypertension. Heart disease. Recent stroke. Liver cirrhosis. Renal disease. Asthma. Dehydration. Reevaluate if pain worsens or lasts >10 days or fever persists or worsens >3 days. Pregnancy (esp. during ≥20 weeks): not recommended. Nursing mothers.
Aleve Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Aleve Interactions
Interactions
Avoid concomitant other pain relievers. May decrease effects of aspirin. Increased risk of GI bleed with anticoagulants, corticosteroids, other OTC or Rx NSAID-containing products (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, others), ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day, or prolonged use. Caution with diuretics.
Aleve Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
GI upset/bleed, feel faint, rash, redness, difficulty swallowing, symptoms of heart problems or stroke (eg, trouble breathing, chest pain, weakness, slurred speech, leg swelling), allergic reactions; discontinue if occur.
Aleve Clinical Trials
See Literature
Aleve Note
Not Applicable
Aleve Patient Counseling
See Literature
Aleve Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Naproxen sodium 220mg tabs, caplets, gelcaps, liquid gels.
Pharmacological Class
NSAID (arylacetic acid deriv.).
How Supplied
Tabs, caplets—24, 50, 100; Gelcaps, liquid gels—20, 40, 80
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
YES
Aleve Indications
Indications
Dysmenorrhea.
Aleve Dosage and Administration
Adult
Use lowest effective dose for shortest duration. Take with fluids. 220mg every 8–12hrs. Initially, may give 440mg as 1st dose. Max 3 tabs/24hrs.
Children
Not applicable.
Aleve Contraindications
Contraindications
Aspirin allergy. Immediately before or after cardiac surgery.
Aleve Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Aleve Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Increased risk of severe stomach bleeding (esp. ≥60yrs old). History of GI disorders (eg, heartburn, bleeding ulcers). Increased risk of heart attack or failure, and stroke. Hypertension. Heart disease. Recent stroke. Liver cirrhosis. Renal disease. Asthma. Dehydration. Reevaluate if pain worsens or lasts >10 days or fever persists or worsens >3 days. Pregnancy (esp. during ≥20 weeks): not recommended. Nursing mothers.
Aleve Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Aleve Interactions
Interactions
Avoid concomitant other pain relievers. May decrease effects of aspirin. Increased risk of GI bleed with anticoagulants, corticosteroids, other OTC or Rx NSAID-containing products (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, others), ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day, or prolonged use. Caution with diuretics.
Aleve Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
GI upset/bleed, feel faint, rash, redness, difficulty swallowing, symptoms of heart problems or stroke (eg, trouble breathing, chest pain, weakness, slurred speech, leg swelling), allergic reactions; discontinue if occur.
Aleve Clinical Trials
See Literature
Aleve Note
Not Applicable
Aleve Patient Counseling
See Literature
Aleve Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Naproxen sodium 220mg tabs, caplets, gelcaps, liquid gels.
Pharmacological Class
NSAID (arylacetic acid deriv.).
How Supplied
Tabs, caplets—24, 50, 100; Gelcaps, liquid gels—20, 40, 80
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
YES
Aleve Indications
Indications
Minor aches and pain. Fever.
Aleve Dosage and Administration
Adult
Use lowest effective dose for shortest duration. Take with fluids. 220mg every 8–12hrs. Initially, may give 440mg as 1st dose. Max 3 tabs/24hrs.
Children
<12yrs: consult physician.
Aleve Contraindications
Contraindications
Aspirin allergy. Immediately before or after cardiac surgery.
Aleve Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Aleve Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Increased risk of severe stomach bleeding (esp. ≥60yrs old). History of GI disorders (eg, heartburn, bleeding ulcers). Increased risk of heart attack or failure, and stroke. Hypertension. Heart disease. Recent stroke. Liver cirrhosis. Renal disease. Asthma. Dehydration. Reevaluate if pain worsens or lasts >10 days or fever persists or worsens >3 days. Pregnancy (esp. during ≥20 weeks): not recommended. Nursing mothers.
Aleve Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Aleve Interactions
Interactions
Avoid concomitant other pain relievers. May decrease effects of aspirin. Increased risk of GI bleed with anticoagulants, corticosteroids, other OTC or Rx NSAID-containing products (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, others), ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day, or prolonged use. Caution with diuretics.
Aleve Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
GI upset/bleed, feel faint, rash, redness, difficulty swallowing, symptoms of heart problems or stroke (eg, trouble breathing, chest pain, weakness, slurred speech, leg swelling), allergic reactions; discontinue if occur.
Aleve Clinical Trials
See Literature
Aleve Note
Not Applicable
Aleve Patient Counseling
See Literature
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