Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Aflaxen
  2. Aleve
  3. Aleve Arthritis
  4. Anaprox
  5. Anaprox DS
  6. EC Naprosyn
  7. Naprelan
  8. Naprelan 500
  9. Naprelan Dose Card
  10. Naprosyn

Canadian Brand Name

  1. Naxen

Descriptions


Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve symptoms of arthritis (eg, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile arthritis) such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. Naproxen also helps relieve symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis, which is a type of arthritis that affects the joints in the spine. However, this medicine does not cure arthritis and will help you only as long as you continue to take it.

This medicine may also be used to treat mild to moderate pain, including acute gout and other painful conditions such as bursitis, tendinitis, or menstrual cramps.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet, Enteric Coated
  • Tablet
  • Suspension
  • Tablet, Extended Release
  • Capsule, Liquid Filled

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