L490 Pill — BLUE ROUND, 10mm — Naproxen
| Imprint | L490 |
|---|---|
| Colour | BLUE |
| Shape | ROUND |
| Size | 10 |
| Strength | NAPROXEN SODIUM 220 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet, Film Coated |
| Manufacturer | L. Perrigo Company |
| NDC | 0113-0901 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | Over-the-counter |
| Ingredients | NAPROXEN SODIUM[NAPROXEN] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "L490" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.
Active ingredient
Naproxen
Uses and warnings
BOXED WARNING: Boxed Warning - Cardiovascular & GI Risk: NSAIDs increase risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke) that can be fatal, potentially early in treatment. They also cause increased risk of serious gastrointestinal bleeding, ulceration, and perforation, which can occur without warning symptoms. Key Warnings Include: - Contraindicated after coronary artery bypass graft surgery - "Patients with a prior history of peptic ulcer disease...had a greater than 10-fold increased risk for developing a GI bleed" - Risk of hepatotoxicity, hypertension, heart failure, renal toxicity, anaphylactic reactions, serious skin reactions, and hematologic toxicity - Avoid in pregnant women starting at 30 weeks gestation due to fetal ductus arteriosus closure risk
Naproxen sodium tablets treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and juvenile arthritis. They also relieve tendonitis, bursitis, acute gout, pain, and primary dysmenorrhea. "Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals."
How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "L490".
- • Confirm the colour (BLUE) and shape (ROUND).
- • Compare the size (10) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
Similar-looking pills
WATSON 407
BLUE ROUND · Lisinopril
E 64
BLUE ROUND · Clonazepam
2531 V
BLUE ROUND · Clonazepam
L490
BLUE ROUND · Naproxen
S 16
BLUE ROUND · Estradiol
WATSON 407
BLUE ROUND · Lisinopril
A7
BLUE ROUND · Estradiol
None
BLUE ROUND · Metronidazole
54 83
BLUE ROUND · Propranolol
BLUE ROUND · Diphenhydramine
DAN 5620
BLUE ROUND · Diazepam
DP 082
BLUE ROUND · Hydrocodone
Other pills of Naproxen
I7
BLUE CAPSULE · Naproxen
IG 341
PINK CAPSULE · Naproxen
140
WHITE CAPSULE · Naproxen
I7
BLUE OVAL · Naproxen
220
BLUE OVAL · Naproxen
AC37
BLUE CAPSULE · Naproxen
44 417
BLUE ROUND · Naproxen
N 750
WHITE OVAL · Naproxen
ALEVE
YELLOW OVAL · Naproxen
L368
BLUE OVAL · Naproxen
IP194
BLUE OVAL · Naproxen
13
BLUE ROUND · Naproxen
Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file e66c31a3-87b0-4737-9e70-a1b0cde40e0d.xml