SUDAFED Pill — WHITE OVAL, 18mm — Naproxen

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Imprint	SUDAFED
Colour	WHITE
Shape	OVAL
Size	18
Strength	Naproxen sodium 220 mg;Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 120 mg
Dosage form	Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
Manufacturer	Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division
NDC	50580-539
Schedule	—
Availability	—
Ingredients	Naproxen sodium[Naproxen];Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride[Pseudoephedrine]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "SUDAFED" 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."

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How to identify this pill

• Check the imprint matches exactly: "SUDAFED".
• Confirm the colour (WHITE) and shape (OVAL).
• Compare the size (18) against a ruler if possible.
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