Naproxen sodium 220 mg per tablet. Track how many tablets you've had in the last 24 hours and see your earliest next dose under the label rules — 1 tablet every 8–12 hours, max 3 tablets (660 mg) per 24 hours.
Log the Aleve tablets you've taken. The scheduler counts tablets in the rolling last 24 hours and applies the label rules.
The label allows every 8 to 12 hours. A longer interval means fewer tablets per day.
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Educational estimate — confirm against your package label. Not medical advice.
Each slot keeps you at or under 3 tablets per rolling 24 hours and respects your chosen interval. Always re-check the label before taking anything.
From the U.S. OTC Drug Facts label (naproxen sodium 220 mg tablets). Labels differ by country — yours rules. Educational reference — not medical advice.
| Rule | Label value |
|---|---|
| Active ingredient (per tablet) | Naproxen sodium 220 mg (= 200 mg naproxen) |
| Who the label covers | Adults and children 12 years and older (under 12: ask a doctor) |
| Usual dose | 1 tablet every 8–12 hours |
| First-dose rule | Up to 2 tablets (440 mg) within the first hour, one time only |
| Max in any 8–12 hours | 2 tablets |
| Max in 24 hours | 3 tablets (660 mg) |
| Duration per dose | Up to 12 hours |
| Max days: pain | 10 days — then ask a doctor |
| Max days: fever | 3 days — then ask a doctor |
| Take with | A full glass of water with each dose |
Tick anything that applies. This is educational — it cannot clear you to take anything.
Both are OTC NSAIDs. Facts only — this tool does not recommend one over the other; a pharmacist can help you choose. Not medical advice.
| Aleve (naproxen sodium) | Ibuprofen (Advil / Motrin) | |
|---|---|---|
| Active ingredient | Naproxen sodium | Ibuprofen |
| Drug class | NSAID | NSAID |
| OTC strength per tablet | 220 mg naproxen sodium (= 200 mg naproxen) | 200 mg |
| OTC dose (adults & 12+) | 1 tablet | 1 tablet (2 if 1 does not help) |
| Dosing interval | Every 8 to 12 hours | Every 4 to 6 hours |
| First-dose rule | Up to 2 tablets within the first hour | Up to 2 tablets if 1 does not help |
| Max per 24 hours (OTC) | 3 tablets (660 mg) | 6 tablets (1,200 mg) |
| Duration per dose | Up to 12 hours | 4 to 6 hours |
| Under 12 years | Ask a doctor | Ask a doctor |
| Max days, pain / fever | 10 days / 3 days, then see a doctor | 10 days / 3 days, then see a doctor |
| Taking two NSAIDs together | Do not combine with ibuprofen or other NSAIDs unless a doctor directs | Do not combine with naproxen or other NSAIDs unless a doctor directs |
The U.S. OTC label sets the maximum at 3 tablets (660 mg) in any 24-hour period — that is 3 × 220 mg. Do not take more than directed. If 3 tablets in 24 hours are not handling your pain, talk to a doctor or pharmacist instead of exceeding the label.
Every 8–12 hours while symptoms last, per the label. The scheduler above applies your chosen 8- or 12-hour interval to the doses you log and shows the earliest next dose. Use the smallest effective dose, and drink a full glass of water with each dose.
Only as the very first dose: the label allows 2 tablets (440 mg) within the first hour, one time. After that it is 1 tablet per dose, and never more than 2 tablets in any 8- to 12-hour period. The dose log enforces this — it rejects a 2-tablet entry that is not marked as the first dose.
Up to 12 hours per dose — that long action is the main practical difference of naproxen sodium versus shorter-acting pain relievers. This is general label information, not a promise about your experience.
Often around 30 minutes to an hour for most people. If one tablet has not helped after a reasonable time, do not stack another dose early — wait for your next scheduled interval, and never exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours.
They describe the same tablet. Aleve's active ingredient is the sodium salt: 220 mg of naproxen sodium, which equals 200 mg of naproxen base. Labels may state either number.
Both are OTC NSAIDs for pain and fever. The label-level differences: Aleve is naproxen sodium 220 mg every 8–12 hours (max 660 mg per day) and lasts up to 12 hours per dose; ibuprofen is 200 mg every 4–6 hours (max 1,200 mg per day) and lasts 4–6 hours. See the comparison table above. This tool does not recommend one over the other — a pharmacist can help you choose.
No — not on your own. Both are NSAIDs, and combining them raises the risk of stomach bleeding and kidney problems without clear benefit. If one is not working, talk to a doctor or pharmacist instead of layering them.
Alcohol increases the risk of stomach bleeding with NSAIDs like naproxen. The label's stomach-bleeding warning specifically calls out drinking 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily. Talk to a doctor about your situation.
The OTC label says children under 12 should ask a doctor — there is no OTC dose on the label for them, and this tool does not estimate one (it hard-stops for under-12). Ages 12 and up follow the same label directions as adults; a parent, guardian, or pharmacist should confirm use for anyone under 18.
Per the label: stop use and ask a doctor if pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days, or if fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days. The scheduler flags this when you enter consecutive days.
Get medical help right away or contact Poison Control immediately — do not wait for symptoms. Signs of NSAID overdose can include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and drowsiness, and in serious cases breathing difficulty. Do not take any more until a professional advises you.
The label says to drink a full glass of water with each dose. Taking it with food or milk may ease stomach upset for some people, but it does not remove the underlying stomach-bleeding risk of NSAIDs.
Ask a health professional first. NSAID labels carry pregnancy warnings — the FDA advises against NSAID use at 20 weeks of pregnancy or later unless a doctor definitely directs it, because of risks to the unborn child. Do not decide this from a web tool.
No. It is an educational estimate that applies the U.S. OTC Drug Facts label rules (220 mg per tablet, 1 tablet every 8–12 hours, max 3 tablets / 660 mg per 24 hours, 12+ only, 10-day / 3-day limits) to the doses you log. It does not know your health history, other medicines, or conditions. Always follow the label on your package and check with a doctor or pharmacist when unsure.
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