Naprosyn Uses

Naprosyn uses include treating arthritis symptoms and relieving painful menstrual cramps and general pain, among other things. The medicine can also be prescribed to children over the age of 2 for the treatment of juvenile arthritis symptoms, and to children ages 12 and over for the reduction of pain and fever. Off-label Naprosyn uses can include treating symptoms of fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome, as well as pain or inflammation caused by other conditions.

What Is Naprosyn?

Naprosyn Uses: An Overview

Naprosyn^® (naproxen) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat several conditions related to pain, inflammation, fever, and stiffness.

Some specific Naprosyn uses include:

Pain relief. Naprosyn can relieve pain following a medical procedure, as well as pain caused by straining a muscle or inflammation in a tendon (tendonitis) or bursa (bursitis). Naprosyn can also be used to treat general pain, such as lower back pain, neck pain, or knee pain.
Treatment of arthritis symptoms, including pain, stiffness, and swelling. Naprosyn can be used to treat several different types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis (also known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis), ankylosing spondylitis, and gout. Naprosyn does not cure arthritis, nor does it change how the condition progresses.
Treatment of painful menstrual periods.

Naprosyn may also be combined with other medications in several common cold, allergy, and flu products to help relieve common cold symptoms such as fever or aches and pains.

How Does Naprosyn Work?

Naprosyn 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, Naprosyn is useful at reducing fever and pain related to a number of conditions. This includes pain and joint swelling associated with different forms of arthritis and other conditions; and pain related to inflammation or bone, muscle, or tendon injury.

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