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Aleve or Naproxen sodium (INN) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used for the reduction of pain, fever,and inflammation caused by Arthritis as wel as for a number of other problem. It has been regularly used in controlling the pain and inflammation in arthritis for many years.

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