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Aleve Gelcaps

NAPROXEN SODIUM

Standard Dose
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 tablet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last for the first dose you may take 2 tablets within the first hour do not exceed 2 tablets in any 8- to 12-hour period do not exceed 3 tablets in a 24-hour period Children under 12 years ask a doctor
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: minor pain of arthritis muscular aches backache menstrual cramps headache toothache the common cold temporarily reduces fever
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: minor pain of arthritis muscular aches backache menstrual cramps headache toothache the common cold temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration 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 tablet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last for the first dose you may take 2 tablets within the first hour do not exceed 2 tablets in any 8- to 12-hour period do not exceed 3 tablets in a 24-hour period Children under 12 years ask a doctor

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: minor pain of arthritis muscular aches backache menstrual cramps headache toothache the common cold temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration 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 tablet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last for the first dose you may take 2 tablets within the first hour do not exceed 2 tablets in any 8- to 12-hour period do not exceed 3 tablets in a 24-hour period Children under 12 years ask a doctor

Monitoring

  • Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: minor pain of arthritis muscular aches backache menstrual cramps headache toothache the common cold temporarily reduces fever

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.