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If you have arthritis pain and it difficult to open bottles, Aleve Easy Open Arthritis Cap with Soft Grip is perfect for you!
The contoured bottle fits comfortably in your hand and the Soft Grip cap is covered with a cushioned material to help give you extra traction.  No need to push down before turning - just one quick twist and it is open.
Aleve Easy Open Arthritis Cap with Soft Grip has received the Arthritis Foundation's Ease of Use Commendation.

Strength to last 12 hours
Each Caplet contains: Sodium 20mg.

Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- common cold
- headache
- toothache
- muscular aches
- backache
- menstrual cramps
- minor pain of arthritis

Temporarily reduces fever

Active Ingredients
Naproxen Sodium (Naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID) Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug - 220 mg Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

Ingredients
FD&C Blue #2 Lake , Hypromellose , Magnesium Stearate , Microcrystalline Cellulose , Polyethylene Glycol , Povidone , Talc , Titanium Dioxide

Instructions

Do not take more than directed
The smallest effective dose should be used
Do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings)
Drink a full glass of water with each dose
Adults and children 12 years and older:
take 1 caplet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms lasts
for the first dose you may take 2 caplets within the first hour
do not exceed 2 caplets in any 8- to 12-hour period
do not exceed 3 caplets in a 24-hour period
Children under 12 years:
ask a doctor


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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause 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 an NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
Have 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this product
Take more or for a longer time 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
Ask a doctor before use if you have

Problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers
Stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain
Ulcers
Asthma
Bleeding problems
High blood pressure
Heart or kidney disease
Taken a diuretic
Reached age 60 or older
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

Taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription)
Taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
Under a doctor's care for any serious condition
Taking any other drug
When using this product

Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
The risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if

You feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of stomach bleeding.
Pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
Fever gets worse or last more than 3 days
You have difficulty swallowing
It feels like the pill is stuck in your throat
You develop heartburn
Stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
Redness or swelling is present in the painful area
Any new symptoms appear
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 right away.

PACKAGE NOT CHILD-RESISTANT

Do not use if printed safety seal bearing "Bayer HealthCare" under cap is torn or missing.