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| 0.6 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
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| | | Label Information: | | | Ingredients:
| Active Ingredient (in each capsule) - Purpose:
Naproxen sodium 220 mg (naproxen 200 mg) (NSAID)* - Pain reliever/fever reducer.
*Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Inactive Ingredients:
FD&C blue #1, Gelatin, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Mannitol, Pharmaceutical Ink, Polyethylene Glycol, Povidone, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sorbitan, Sorbitol.
Each capsule contains: Sodium 20 mg. |
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16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 A Liquid Formulation of Aleve (Naproxen Sodium)Oct 25, 2008
By kone
"kone"
Aleve is the exact same medication as its generic counterpart, Naproxen Sodium. Aleve is a non-steroidal anti-inflamatory drug (NSAID). This means it is NOT a steroid, such as cortisone or hydrocortisone, and it relieves inflammation, which is a central component of pain of any kind, be it joint pain, headache, migraine, etc.
This liquid formulation of Aleve is designed to dissolve and be absorbed more quickly than the tablet or caplet form. In general, and for most people, the liquid form is easier to digest with less potential for stomach upset.
As a class of drugs, NSAIDs are the most frequently prescribed analgesics for management of arthritic and musculoskeletal pain of mild to moderate intensity. All NSAIDs possess analgesic (pain relieving), antipyretic (anti-fever), and anti-inflammatory effects (reduces inflammation and swelling). Naproxen Sodium was first offered as a prescription drug in 1982, but had such a strong safety profile that it was listed as an over-the-counter medication in 1994 as Aleve.
Aleve is absorbed rapidly following oral administration. It achieves a peak blood concentration within 15 minutes to 2 hours. The main advantage to Naproxen Sodium is its long half-life (14 hours), which means how long its effect lasts in the body before it is excreted/metabolized. With the long half-life, Aleve only needs to be taken twice a day, or at most, three times a day. The tablets or capsules come in 220 mg dose sizes, and the maximum daily dose is 1250 mg per day. The instructions state to take one tablet twice a day (440 mg total dose). However, for pain that does not respond to one tablet, one could take two tablets twice a day for pain and still be well under the maximum recommended daily dose. Before taking more than the recommended dose, always consult with your MD. It is not recommended that one take Naproxen Sodium longer than 10 days.
In studies comparing (Aleve) Naproxen Sodium to aspirin, Naproxen Sodium was found to be 20 times stronger. It is about equally potent as 400-600 mg of Ibuprofen. Many of my patients have found it better than Ibuprofen, as it does not have to be dosed as frequently. Some beleive it is a bit more effective than Ibuprofen.
With all drugs there are side-effects, and Aleve has several significant effects that the buyer will need to consider. First, like all NSAIDS, Aleve can cause stomach bleeding, ulcers, and even sudden stomach perforation. If you have stomach ulcers or are prone to GI bleeding, it is best to consult your MD before beginning Aleve. Aleve can also increase bleeding tendencies, as it prevents platelets from clotting together. People with heart conditions who use Aleve can experience swelling of the arms, legs, and feet. Report any adverse side-effects to your MD immediately and discontinue Aleve.
In my experience with this medication and in prescribing it for my patients, I recommend they take it with a small amount of food to lessen the direct contact with the stomach lining.
Please note that Aleve is about twice as expensive as the generic Naproxen Sodium Naproxen Sodium 220 mg - 400 Caplets Compare to the active ingredient in Aleve® Tablets. Generic and Aleve are the exact same drug, so I leave it up to you to purchase the brand you prefer.
Jim Koenig, DDS
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 relief just made faster!Apr 27, 2007
By Deborah MacGillivray
"Author,"
I have been using Aleve for couple ears now. Years of ballet dancing caused me to have a bad knee. Some days it's so stiff I can hardly bend it. Two Aleve and the pain is gone, the stiffness is gone. You can take Aleve every 12 hours, but as a rule once a day is enough for me. Only sometimes I wished it worked faster. Finally it does. I cannot recommend this any higher for pain relief. I was on Vioxx for a while, before they found out you could have heart attacks from it. I figured I was doomed to suffering with pain and stiffness. Nope. Aleve works better for me than Vioxx did.
The liquid just makes it work faster.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
The only pain medicine I buyMar 18, 2009
By Lynne R. Beard
"tarns mom"
This is about the only paun medicine that I buy. It works for all of my joint pains and just about any other pains (headaches, etc) that I have.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
found a way to swallow them easyJul 12, 2011
By mjbrin
i too had trouble swallowing aleve liquid gels but they were the only thing that helped me with my back and arthritis
After many different things to help me swallow them i stumbled on applesauce......the liquid gels slid right down....no gagging or feeling like something was stuck in my throat!
in fact my son who takes another medication that is rather big tried the applesauce with his pills and had the same success
so i just wanted to let others know of a possible help to swallowing the gels and getting the relief you need!
 does not help with my migrainesJan 24, 2011
By Morgan
I've never had much luck with Aleve, but I generally only take pain medication for migraines, and Aleve has been pretty useless for those. A double dose of Ibuprofen is the only thing I have found to help. I am just one person though, so you should try it for yourself.
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