Aleve is a brand of Naproxen.
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: minor pain of arthritis muscular aches backache menstrual cramps headache toothache the common cold.
From the official label (Dec 2025). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.
What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: minor pain of arthritis muscular aches backache menstrual cramps headache toothache the common cold temporarily reduces fever
Each tablet contains: sodium 20 mg store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F). Keep out of reach of children.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
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Price of Aleve in: France · United Kingdom · United States
Products with Naproxen as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.
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Aleve contains Naproxen. Other brands with the same active ingredient work the same way; the dose and strength on your pack are what matter.
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: minor pain of arthritis muscular aches backache menstrual cramps headache toothache the common cold temporarily reduces fever (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: do not take more than directed the smallest effective dose should be used drink a full glass of water with each dose Adults and children 12 years and older take 1 tablet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last for the first dose you may take 2 tablets within the first hour do not exceed 2 tablets in any 8- to 12-hour period do not exceed 3 tablets in a 24-hour period Children u…
In many countries Aleve is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
Aleve is sold under names such as Vimovo, Anaprox, Naprosyn, Naprelan, Wal-proxen, Treximet. Brand names differ between countries.
The label gives a separate dose by age: children 12 years. Check the pack or ask a pharmacist.
each tablet contains: sodium 20 mg store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF). Avoid high humidity and excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).
Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.
This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.