70,286 Discussions. Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation for many medical conditions. It is the active ingredient in the over the counter medication Aleve. Naproxen can be used for arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and menstrual cramps, to name a few. It is an effective over the counter medication, but has many side effects and contraindications.
Other physical characteristics that can apply to urine include colour, turbidity (transparency), smell (odour), pH (acidity-alkalinity), and density. Colour: Typically yellow-amber but varies according to recent diet and the concentration of the urine.
Alkaline urine, usually containing bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer, is normally excreted when there is an excess of base or alkali in the body. Secretion of an acid or alkaline urine by the kidneys is one of the most important mechanisms the body uses to maintain a constant body pH.A highly acidic urine pH occurs in: 1  Acidosis. 2  Uncontrolled diabetes.ecretion of an acid or alkaline urine by the kidneys is one of the most important mechanisms the body uses to maintain a constant body pH. A highly acidic urine pH occurs in: 1  Acidosis. 2  Uncontrolled diabetes.