What Is Naproxen Used For? FDA-Approved Uses

The FDA label says: “Naproxen Tablets are indicated for: the relief of the signs and symptoms of: rheumatoid arthritis; osteoarthritis; ankylosing spondylitis; polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis; tendonitis; bursitis; acute gout; pain; primary dysmenorrhea.”

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Naproxen, tablet

Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by ScieGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ANDA212517). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.

Naproxen Tablets are indicated for: the relief of the signs and symptoms of:
rheumatoid arthritis
osteoarthritis
ankylosing spondylitis
polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis
tendonitis
bursitis
acute gout
the management of:
pain
primary dysmenorrhea

Source: DailyMed label, set id 81e22c1f-f94d-46e9-8b7d-72dc2518319e, version 9, effective March 18, 2026. NDC 50228-434, one of 156 listings for this product.

Naproxen Sodium, tablet

Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Granules India Ltd (ANDA074140). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.

Naproxen tablets are indicated for: the relief of the signs and symptoms of: • rheumatoid arthritis • osteoarthritis • ankylosing spondylitis • Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Naproxen tablets is also indicated for: the relief of signs and symptoms of:
tendonitis • bursitis • acute gout the management of: • pain • primary dysmenorrhea

Source: DailyMed label, set id 1f8da545-bcfe-4c22-a9f1-d34108120aa0, version 9, effective October 7, 2026. NDC 62207-745, one of 23 listings for this product.

Naproxen, tablet, delayed release

Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by TruPharma LLC (ANDA216908). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.

Naproxen delayed-release tablets are indicated for:
The relief of the signs and symptoms of:
rheumatoid arthritis
osteoarthritis
ankylosing spondylitis
polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Source: DailyMed label, set id 004bb832-29d5-add0-e063-6394a90a90f4, version 5, effective October 1, 2026. NDC 52817-380, one of 13 listings for this product.

Questions

What is naproxen used for?

The FDA label says: “Naproxen Tablets are indicated for: the relief of the signs and symptoms of: rheumatoid arthritis; osteoarthritis; ankylosing spondylitis; polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis; tendonitis; bursitis; acute gout; pain; primary dysmenorrhea.”

What drug class is naproxen?

FDA lists naproxen in the Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug established pharmacologic class.

Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?

No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.