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What conditions is naproxen used to treat in adults?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Naproxen is used in adults to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthrosis (degenerative arthritis), ankylosing spondylitis, acute musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhoea and acute gout.

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Naproxen Tablets 250mg BPAurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd. · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 12Document updated 20 March 2026

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