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National Drug Formulary

ALEVE TABLET 220 MG (OTC PACK) [SIN12440P]

Active ingredients: ALEVE TABLET 220 MG (OTC PACK)

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Last updated 21 July 2026

Product Info

ALEVE TABLET 220 MG (OTC PACK)

[SIN12440P]

Product information

Active Ingredient and Strength

NAPROXEN SODIUM - 220 MG

Dosage Form

TABLET, FILM COATED

Manufacturer and Country

BAYER BITTERFELD GMBH - GERMANY

Registration Number

SIN12440P

Licence Holder

BAYER (SOUTH EAST ASIA) PTE LTD

Forensic Classification

GENERAL SALE LIST

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code

PENDING

Prescription-only Medicines with Exemptions for Supply without Prescription

NA

Indication

What is ALEVE® and when should it be used?

One film-coated tablet contains 220mg naproxen sodium, equivalent to 200mg of naproxen as active ingredient and 20mg of sodium (low content, similar to a slice of wheat bread).

It also contains povidone, microcrystalline cellulose, talc, magnesium stearate, purified water and Opadry (blue) as excipients. ALEVE® is lactose and gluten free. ALEVE® film-coated tablets are supplied in carton of 12’s.

ALEVE® provides fast-acting, long-lasting relief for the temporary management of the pain and discomfort associated with:

  • Headaches

  • Backaches

  • Muscular aches & pains

  • Minor pain of arthritis

  • Toothaches

  • Menstrual pain

ALEVE® also:

  • relieves inflammation and stiffness

  • reduces fever, such as that associated with common cold.

Dosing

How should ALEVE® be used?

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Each dose should be taken orally with a glass of water, with or without meals. Consider taking each dose with meals if you have a sensitive stomach. If taken with food, the product may take longer to work.

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ALEVE® should not be taken for more than 10 consecutive days.

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ADULTS:

  • 1 tablet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms persist.

  • For the first dose, 2 tablets may be taken together in the first hour if required.

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  • Do not exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours unless directed to do so by a doctor.

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CHILDREN:

  • Do not give this drug to children under 12 years.

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ELDERLY (65 years old and over):

  • Maximum of 2 tablets per day, unless directed to do so by a doctor.

Contraindications

ALEVE® should not be used by patients:

  • who have previously exhibited allergy to naproxen sodium including breathing problems, face and neck swelling (angioedema) and chest pain

  • in whom acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin®) or other anti-inflammatory and pain relieving drugs have induced allergic reactions

  • with a stomach or intestinal ulcer or other stomach disorders, or who have impaired kidney function and heart failure