Naproxen

Naproxen is a medication that is licensed to reduce pain and inflammation caused by various conditions, such as injury, arthritis, and menstrual cramps. By inhibiting the action of certain hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body, the medicine is effective in reducing fever and reducing pain related to bone, muscle, or tendon injury or inflammation, among other things. Naproxen is available as either an over-the-counter or prescription drug and comes in tablet, caplet, or liquid form.

 

What Is Naproxen?

Naproxen (brand names include Aleve®, Naprosyn®, EC-Naprosyn®, Anaprox®, Anaprox® DS, and Naprelan®) is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by many conditions, including injury, arthritis, gout, and menstrual cramps, as well as other types of bone, muscle, or tendon pain. It is also combined with other medications in several cold, allergy, and flu products.
 

Naproxen Uses?

Naproxen uses include:
 
Naproxen may also be combined with other medications in several common cold, allergy, and flu products to help relieve common cold symptoms such as fever and aches and pains.
 
(Click What Is Naproxen Used For? for more information on these uses, along with possible off-label uses for naproxen.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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