What Is Naproxen Used For? (Cont.)

Is Naproxen Used in Children?

Naproxen can be used in children over the age of two for the treatment of juvenile arthritis symptoms. In addition, over-the-counter naproxen can be used in children 12 years of age and older for relief of pain and fever.
 

Is Naproxen Used for Off-Label Reasons?

On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend naproxen for treating something other than the condition(s) discussed above. This is called an "off-label" use. At this time, there are several off-label naproxen uses. These include the treatment of:
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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