Aleve Sinus & Headache FAQs
Sinus & Headache FAQs
Aleve Sinus
& Headache FAQs
Does
Aleve Sinus & Headache contain PPA (Phenylpropanolamine)?
No, Aleve Sinus & Headache does not contain PPA
(Phenylpropanolamine).
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How
does Aleve Sinus & Headache work?
Aleve Sinus & Headache contains naproxen sodium
and extended release pseudoephedrine. Naproxen sodium is
an effective long acting analgesic that reduces headache,
bodyache, nonspecific aches and pains, and fever that may
result from a cold. The pseudoephedrine is an extended release
decongestant and works by promoting sinus drainage, decreasing
swelling of the nasal mucosa, and reducing sinus pressure.
As a result, Aleve Sinus & Headache can provide all
day relief of many cold symptoms.
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How
does Aleve Sinus & Headache last up to 12 hours?
Aleve Sinus & Headache lasts up to 12 hours because
naproxen sodium is an inherently long acting pain medication
and the pseudoephedrine component is specially formulated
to provide extended relief for up to 12 hours.
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Does
Aleve Sinus & Headache cause drowsiness?
No. Aleve Sinus & Headache is a non-drowsy formulation.
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What
are the active ingredients in Aleve Sinus & Headache?
There are two active ingredients: naproxen sodium
220 mg and pseudoephedrine 120 mg.
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What
is naproxen sodium?
Naproxen sodium is an analgesic and is indicated for
the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to the
common cold, for the temporary reduction of fever, and
for the relief of other types of pain.
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What
is the difference between naproxen sodium and aspirin?
Although they are chemically unrelated, naproxen sodium
and aspirin are similar in their mechanisms of action
and side effects. Both are analgesics that relieve pain
and both relieve fevers.
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Can
Aleve and Aleve Sinus & Headache be taken together?
Consult your health care professional.
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What
are the side effects of Aleve Sinus & Headache?
Aleve Sinus & Headache was well tolerated in clinical
studies. Some of the side effects that may occur include:
dizziness, dry mouth, insomnia, and headache.
If you have heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid
disease, diabetes, trouble urinating due to an enlarged
prostate gland, or have had serious side effects from
other pain relievers/fever reducers then you must consult
your physician prior to using Aleve Sinus & Headache.
For complete information, please review the consumer labeling
leaflet in each package.
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Sinus
& Headache FAQs
What
is nasal congestion?
Nasal congestion results from inflammation of the
lining of the nasal passages. It is caused by a swelling
of the blood vessels, excess fluid in the tissues, and
an increased secretion of mucus.
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What
causes nasal congestion?
Congestion of the membrane lining of the nasal passages
results most commonly from upper respiratory infections
caused by a wide variety of viruses, i.e., the common cold.
It may also be caused by pollens and other irritants in
the air.
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What
is sinus pressure?
Pressure in the sinuses results from an accumulation
of fluids and a swelling of the blood vessels in the mucous
membrane lining of the sinuses.
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What
is the difference between having a cold and having sinus
pressure?
Sinus pressure may be one of the many symptoms of the
common cold. In addition to sinus pressure, symptoms of
a cold may include nasal congestion, headache, minor body
aches and fever.
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How
long will my cold symptoms last?
A cold usually lasts approximately 7 days. Clinical
signs and symptoms are nonspecific and may include: sinus
pressure, minor body aches, headache, nasal and sinus congestion,
and fever. If after 2 or 3 days of treatment, symptoms do
not improve or become more intense, you should consult your
physician.
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How
can I prevent a cold?
If possible, one should avoid close, prolonged exposure
to persons who have colds.
Handwashing is the most effective way to prevent colds.
Daily diets should include foods such as fresh, dark-colored
fruits and vegetables, which are rich in antioxidants and
other important food chemicals that help boost the immune
system. Viruses causing the cold can survive up to three
hours outside the nasal passages on inanimate objects and
skin. Therefore, cleaning household surfaces with disinfectant
might help prevent spread of infection.
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Is
my cold contagious?
Yes. Colds are caused by more than 200 different viruses.
These viruses are spread by person-to-person contact through
contaminated secretions on the fingers and hands, and through
particles in the air from sneezing and coughing.
