Aleve® is an over-the-counter (OTC), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that provides temporary relief from minor aches and pains from a variety of conditions. It also temporarily reduces fever.
Aleve® requires less frequent dosing and fewer pills than other common, over-the-counter branded pain relievers when pain persists. Just 1 Aleve® can provide pain relief that can last all day. Each Aleve® pill has the strength to last 12 hours.
Based on minimum label dosing for over 12 hours, you could take 4 Extra Strength Tylenol® or 2 Advil® to get all-day relief if pain persists. Each Aleve® pill has the strength to last 12 hours. Aleve® is available without a prescription, so it's easy to get pain relief that can last all day.
Additionally - in a study, Aleve® was proven as effective* and longer lasting than a common Rx pain reliever.
Ask your doctor if Aleve® is right for you. Aleve® is indicated for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains.
* Based on a clinical study vs Hydrocodone + Acetaminophen during the first 4 hours after initial dosing.
Aleve® works by temporarily blocking the body's production of naturally occurring chemicals called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins play a direct role in pain.
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use naproxen sodium at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
The only difference is the shape. Both the Aleve® tablets and caplets contain the same amount of medicine. Some people may prefer the oval caplet, while others prefer the round tablet shape.
Naprosyn® contains more naproxen per pill than Aleve® and is only available with a prescription.
Naprosyn® is indicated for treatment of acute pain, chronic (continuing) pain and inflammatory conditions under a doctor's supervision.
Aleve® contains naproxen sodium and is indicated for temporary relief of minor aches and pains and temporary reduction of fever. Aleve® should not be taken for more than 10 days for pain or 3 days for a fever without consulting your doctor.
Aleve® is available over the counter, so you can get long-lasting pain relief without a prescription.
Naprosyn is a registered trademark of Syntex Pharmaceuticals International Limited.
Anaprox® is only available by prescription; Aleve® is available over the counter. Anaprox® contains more naproxen per pill than Aleve®.
Anaprox® is indicated for treatment of acute pain, chronic (continuing) pain and inflammatory conditions under a doctor's supervision.
Aleve® contains naproxen sodium and is indicated for temporary relief of minor aches and pains and reduction of fever. Aleve® should not be taken for more than 10 days for pain or 3 days for fever without consulting your doctor.
Aleve® is available over the counter, so you can get long-lasting pain relief without a prescription.
Anaprox is a registered trademark of Syntex Pharmaceuticals International Limited.
