Out-of-network benefits â benefits provided under a health care benefits plan for services or supplies provided by doctors and other health care professionals who are not parties to a contract with a UnitedHealth Group affiliate.
Over-the-counter. Naproxen is used to temporarily reduce fever, as well as treat minor aches and pains due to: 1  minor pain of arthritis. 2  menstrual cramps. 3  the common cold. 4  muscular aches. 5  headache. 6  backache. 7  toothache.
Specifically, naproxen is prescribed for: 1  Pain relief, such as for pain following a medical procedure, from straining a muscle, or because of inflammation in a tendon (tendonitis) or bursa (bursitis). 2  Treatment of arthritis symptoms, including pain, stiffness, and swelling. 3  Treatment of painful menstrual periods. Naproxen can also be used to treat general pain, such as knee pain, back pain, or foot pain. 2  Treatment of arthritis symptoms, including pain, stiffness, and swelling. 3  Naproxen can be used to treat several different types of arthritis. 4  Treatment of painful menstrual periods.