Flanax Menstrual Pain Reliever – 10 Caplets

Flanax Menstrual Pain Reliever – 10 Caplets

DRUG FACTS:

Active Ingredient (In Each Caplet): 

Naproxen sodium 220 mg (naproxen 200 mg)(NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Inactive Ingredients:

Croscarmellose Sodium, Fd&c Blue #2 Aluminum Lake,
Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Povidone, Silicon Dioxide, Talc, Titanium Dioxide

PURPOSE:

Pain reliever/ fever reducer

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 caplet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last
• 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

USES:

Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

• Toothache muscular aches
• Backache  
• The common cold
• Headache
• Menstrual cramps
• Minor pain of arthritis
• Temporarily reduces fever

WARNINGS:

Allergy alert: Naproxen sodium may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:

• Asthma (wheezing)
• Shock
• Facial Swelling
• Rash
• Hives
• Skin Reddening
• Blisters

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
• Take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDS [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
• Take more or for a longer time than directed
• Have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
• Take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
• Have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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

Ask a doctor before use if:

• You are taking a diuretic
• The stomach bleeding warning applies to you
• You have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke
• You have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
• You have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are:

• Taking any other drug
• Under a doctor’s care for any serious condition

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:

• Have bloody or black stools
• Have stomach pain that does not get better
• Feel faint
• Vomit blood
• You have symptoms of heart problems or stroke
• Leg swelling
• Chest pain
• Slurred speech
• Trouble breathing
• Weakness in one part or side of body
• Pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• You have difficulty swallowing
• Fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• Any new symptoms appear
• It feels like the pill is stuck in your throat
• Redness or swelling is present in the painful area

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.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Each caplet contains: sodium 20 mg
• Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
• See end flap for expiration date and lot number