Arthritis/rheumatic disorders:
Indications for: ALEVE
Minor arthritic pain.
Adult Dosage:
Use lowest effective dose for shortest duration. Take with fluids. 220mg every 8–12hrs. Initially, may give 440mg as 1st dose. Max 3 tabs/24hrs.
Children Dosage:
<12yrs: consult physician.
ALEVE Contraindications:
Aspirin allergy. Immediately before or after cardiac surgery.
ALEVE Warnings/Precautions:
Increased risk of severe stomach bleeding (esp. ≥60yrs old). History of GI disorders (eg, heartburn, bleeding ulcers). Increased risk of heart attack or failure, and stroke. Hypertension. Heart disease. Recent stroke. Liver cirrhosis. Renal disease. Asthma. Dehydration. Reevaluate if pain worsens or lasts >10 days or fever persists or worsens >3 days. Pregnancy (esp. during ≥20 weeks): not recommended. Nursing mothers.
ALEVE Classification:
NSAID (arylacetic acid deriv.).
ALEVE Interactions:
Avoid concomitant other pain relievers. May decrease effects of aspirin. Increased risk of GI bleed with anticoagulants, corticosteroids, other OTC or Rx NSAID-containing products (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, others), ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day, or prolonged use. Caution with diuretics.
Adverse Reactions:
GI upset/bleed, feel faint, rash, redness, difficulty swallowing, symptoms of heart problems or stroke (eg, trouble breathing, chest pain, weakness, slurred speech, leg swelling), allergic reactions; discontinue if occur.
Generic Drug Availability:
YES
How Supplied:
Tabs, caplets—24, 50, 100; Gelcaps, liquid gels—20, 40, 80
Dysmenorrhea:
Indications for: ALEVE
Dysmenorrhea.
Adult Dosage:
Use lowest effective dose for shortest duration. Take with fluids. 220mg every 8–12hrs. Initially, may give 440mg as 1st dose. Max 3 tabs/24hrs.
Children Dosage:
Not applicable.
ALEVE Contraindications:
Aspirin allergy. Immediately before or after cardiac surgery.
ALEVE Warnings/Precautions:
Increased risk of severe stomach bleeding (esp. ≥60yrs old). History of GI disorders (eg, heartburn, bleeding ulcers). Increased risk of heart attack or failure, and stroke. Hypertension. Heart disease. Recent stroke. Liver cirrhosis. Renal disease. Asthma. Dehydration. Reevaluate if pain worsens or lasts >10 days or fever persists or worsens >3 days. Pregnancy (esp. during ≥20 weeks): not recommended. Nursing mothers.
ALEVE Classification:
NSAID (arylacetic acid deriv.).
ALEVE Interactions:
Avoid concomitant other pain relievers. May decrease effects of aspirin. Increased risk of GI bleed with anticoagulants, corticosteroids, other OTC or Rx NSAID-containing products (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, others), ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day, or prolonged use. Caution with diuretics.
Adverse Reactions:
GI upset/bleed, feel faint, rash, redness, difficulty swallowing, symptoms of heart problems or stroke (eg, trouble breathing, chest pain, weakness, slurred speech, leg swelling), allergic reactions; discontinue if occur.
Generic Drug Availability:
YES
How Supplied:
Tabs, caplets—24, 50, 100; Gelcaps, liquid gels—20, 40, 80
Nonnarcotic analgesics:
Indications for: ALEVE
Minor aches and pain. Fever.
Adult Dosage:
Use lowest effective dose for shortest duration. Take with fluids. 220mg every 8–12hrs. Initially, may give 440mg as 1st dose. Max 3 tabs/24hrs.
Children Dosage:
<12yrs: consult physician.
ALEVE Contraindications:
Aspirin allergy. Immediately before or after cardiac surgery.
ALEVE Warnings/Precautions:
Increased risk of severe stomach bleeding (esp. ≥60yrs old). History of GI disorders (eg, heartburn, bleeding ulcers). Increased risk of heart attack or failure, and stroke. Hypertension. Heart disease. Recent stroke. Liver cirrhosis. Renal disease. Asthma. Dehydration. Reevaluate if pain worsens or lasts >10 days or fever persists or worsens >3 days. Pregnancy (esp. during ≥20 weeks): not recommended. Nursing mothers.
ALEVE Classification:
NSAID (arylacetic acid deriv.).
ALEVE Interactions:
Avoid concomitant other pain relievers. May decrease effects of aspirin. Increased risk of GI bleed with anticoagulants, corticosteroids, other OTC or Rx NSAID-containing products (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, others), ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day, or prolonged use. Caution with diuretics.
Adverse Reactions:
GI upset/bleed, feel faint, rash, redness, difficulty swallowing, symptoms of heart problems or stroke (eg, trouble breathing, chest pain, weakness, slurred speech, leg swelling), allergic reactions; discontinue if occur.
Generic Drug Availability:
YES
How Supplied:
Tabs, caplets—24, 50, 100; Gelcaps, liquid gels—20, 40, 80
