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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In addition, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, can help provide symptom relief.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
As a pain reducer and anti-fever agent, acetaminophen can be important in pregnancy because other pain and fever medications like ibuprofen or naproxen should not be taken, says Dr. Keough.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 9 Sep. 2025
Avoid combination sumatriptan tablets containing naproxen.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 23 Aug. 2025
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Motrin/Advil (ibuprofen) and Aleve (naproxen) can also help reduce inflammation and swelling.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
As a pain reducer and anti-fever agent, acetaminophen can be important in pregnancy because other pain and fever medications like ibuprofen or naproxen should not be taken, says Dr. Keough.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 9 Sep. 2025
Avoid combination sumatriptan tablets containing naproxen.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 23 Aug. 2025
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Motrin/Advil (ibuprofen) and Aleve (naproxen) can also help reduce inflammation and swelling.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
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naproxen
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nə-ˈpräk-sᵊn
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