What Is Nabumetone Used For?

Some people may wonder, "What is nabumetone used for?" The medication is used to treat several conditions related to pain, inflammation, swelling, and stiffness. Some specific examples include relieving symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The drug is sometimes used off-label for treating symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome, gout, and juvenile arthritis.

Nabumetone Tablets

What Is Nabumetone Used For?

Nabumetone (Relafen^®) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat several conditions related to pain, inflammation, swelling, or stiffness.

Specific uses of the medication include the relief of:

Nabumetone is not a cure for the types of arthritis mentioned above, nor does it slow the progression of the disease.

How Does It Work?

Nabumetone and other NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) work by inhibiting the action of certain hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. These hormones are called prostaglandins. By blocking the effects of prostaglandins, nabumetone can help alleviate pain, inflammation, and joint swelling associated with different forms of arthritis.

Can It Be Used by Children?

Nabumetone is not approved for use in children.

Off-Label Uses of Nabumetone

On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend nabumetone for something other than the conditions discussed above. This is called an "off-label" use. Some examples of off-label uses include the relief of:

Juvenile arthritis symptoms
Mild to moderate pain, such as lower back pain, neck pain, or leg pain
Fibromyalgia symptoms
Gout symptoms
Chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms
Symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus)
Pain or inflammation caused by other conditions.