Drug Detail:Aleve cold and sinus (Naproxen and pseudoephedrine [ na-prox-en-and-soo-doe-e-fed-rin ])
Drug Class: Upper respiratory combinations
Usual Adult Dose for Nasal Congestion
Naproxen 220 mg/ pseudoephedrine 120 mg per tablet: 1 tablet orally every 12 hours:
Maximum dose: 2 tablets per 24 hours
Usual Adult Dose for Analgesic/Antipyretic
Naproxen 220 mg/ pseudoephedrine 120 mg per tablet: 1 tablet orally every 12 hours:
Maximum dose: 2 tablets per 24 hours
Usual Pediatric Dose for Nasal Congestion
Naproxen 220 mg/ pseudoephedrine 120 mg per tablet:
12 years and older: 1 tablet orally every 12 hours:
Maximum dose: 2 tablets per 24 hours
Usual Pediatric Dose for Analgesic/Antipyretic
Naproxen 220 mg/ pseudoephedrine 120 mg per tablet:
12 years and older: 1 tablet orally every 12 hours:
Maximum dose: 2 tablets per 24 hours
Renal Dose Adjustments
Use with caution.
Liver Dose Adjustments
Use with caution in hepatic cirrhosis.
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Allergic reaction to other analgesics
- Use immediately prior to or after cardiac surgery
- Current use of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or use within 14 days of stopping a MAOI.
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 12 years; this drug is not recommended for use in these patients.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- Swallow tablets whole; do not crush or chew.
- Take with a full glass of water.
- Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.
Patient advice:
- Heart attack and stroke risk increase if taking more than directed, or for longer than directed.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Patients should talk to their health care provider if they are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding; NSAIDs should not be used at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless specifically advised to do so by their health care professional.