naproxen
noun
na·prox·en
nə-ˈpräk-sən 
: an analgesic and antipyretic NSAID C14H14O3 often used in the form of its sodium salt
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Motrin/Advil (ibuprofen) and Aleve (naproxen) can also help reduce inflammation and swelling.
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Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
These will likely be higher-dose versions of those sold over the counter to relieve pain, like Advil (ibuprofen) and Aleve (naproxen).
—Alice Oglethorpe, SELF, 18 July 2025
Take anti-inflammatory medications like Advil (ibuprofen), Aleve (naproxen), or Bayer (aspirin) to help reduce swelling.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 1 July 2025
The first is NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen and naproxen.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
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Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
These will likely be higher-dose versions of those sold over the counter to relieve pain, like Advil (ibuprofen) and Aleve (naproxen).
—Alice Oglethorpe, SELF, 18 July 2025
Take anti-inflammatory medications like Advil (ibuprofen), Aleve (naproxen), or Bayer (aspirin) to help reduce swelling.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 1 July 2025
The first is NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen and naproxen.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
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“Naproxen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naproxen. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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naproxen
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na·prox·en
nə-ˈpräk-sᵊn
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