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NAPROXEN SODIUM (NDA-021920)

(NAPROXEN SODIUM)

Safety-related Labeling Changes Approved by FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

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12/13/2021 (SUPPL-36)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

5 Warnings and Precautions

DRUG FACTS

WARNINGS

Additions underlined

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

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04/30/2020 (SUPPL-28)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

5 Warnings and Precautions

Drug Facts

Other Information

(addition underlined)

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  • Protect from light.

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12/09/2019 (SUPPL-26)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

5 Warnings and Precautions

WARNINGS

“Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use is you are”

Newly added information:

  • taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because naproxen may decrease this benefit of aspirin.

03/16/2017 (SUPPL-19)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

5 Warnings and Precautions

WARNINGS

Addition of the following:

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.