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.
People with back pain can also use Aleve for muscle aches, arthritis and other ails. NSAIDs, including but not limited to Aleve, work largely by inhibiting the formation of body chemicals known as prostaglandins. In doing so, these medications reduce inflammation and pain. Over-the-counter Aleve comes as a regular tablet and with gelatin coating. Prescription naproxen comes as a regular tablet, an enteric coated medication, extended release tablet, and a liquid.