ALEVE® (Naproxen Sodium) TABLETS – Long-Lasting Pain Relief
- Item Description: Aleve®, 220 mg Naproxen Sodium, 1 tablet per packet, 50 packets per box
- Pack Size: 50 individually sealed packets per box
- Brand: Aleve® (Bayer Healthcare)
Product Description:
Aleve® delivers long-lasting pain relief in a single tablet, providing up to 12 hours of comfort from headaches, backaches, arthritis, and more. Each packet contains one 220 mg naproxen sodium tablet, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) trusted by healthcare professionals for powerful pain and fever relief. Ideal for inclusion in workplace first aid kits, travel bags, and healthcare stations.
Key Features:
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Contains 220 mg of naproxen sodium per tablet
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Up to 12 hours of pain relief per dose
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Effective on minor aches and pains, fever, inflammation
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Single-dose 1-tablet packets ensure hygiene and portability
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Trusted brand with clinically proven strength
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Great for first aid kits, travel, and office use
Active Ingredient (per tablet):
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Naproxen Sodium 220 mg – NSAID (pain reliever/fever reducer)
Inactive Ingredients:
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FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake
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Hypromellose
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Magnesium stearate
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Microcrystalline cellulose
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Polyethylene glycol
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Povidone
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Pregelatinized starch
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Titanium dioxide
Uses:
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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Headache
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Toothache
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Backache
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Menstrual cramps
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Minor arthritis
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Muscle aches
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Common cold
Also temporarily reduces fever
Directions for Use:
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Adults and children 12 years and older: Take 1 tablet every 8–12 hours while symptoms last.
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For the first dose, 2 tablets may be taken within the first hour.
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Do not exceed 2 tablets in any 8 to 12-hour period or 3 tablets in a 24-hour period.
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Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor.
Warnings:
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Do not use with other NSAIDs or if allergic to naproxen
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Ask a doctor if you have high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, or kidney disease
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Discontinue use and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen or persist
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Keep out of reach of children
Packaging:
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50 individually sealed packets per box
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Each packet contains 1 tablet
Estimated Shipping Weight (per box):
~0.6–0.8 lbs (0.27–0.36 kg)
Comparison Chart: Aleve® vs Advil® vs Store-Brand Ibuprofen
Feature | Aleve® | Advil® | Store-Brand Ibuprofen |
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Active Ingredient | Naproxen Sodium 220 mg | Ibuprofen 200 mg | Ibuprofen 200 mg |
Drug Class | NSAID | NSAID | NSAID |
Duration of Relief | Up to 12 hours | 4–6 hours | 4–6 hours |
Onset of Relief | 30–60 minutes | 20–30 minutes | 20–30 minutes |
Dosage Frequency | Every 8–12 hours | Every 4–6 hours | Every 4–6 hours |
Common Uses | Arthritis, muscle & joint pain | Headache, toothache, menstrual pain | General aches, pains, fever |
Tablet Strength | 220 mg | 200 mg | 200 mg |
Non-Drowsy | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Packaging | 1/pk, 50pk/bx | 1/pk, 50pk/bx | 1/pk, 50pk/bx |
Brand Owner | Bayer | Haleon (formerly GSK) | Varies (e.g., Major Pharmaceuticals) |
Price Point | Premium brand pricing | Premium brand pricing | Affordable generic option |