Generic name: naproxen
Aleve is used as short term relief of small pains and aches. It relieves pain due to cold, toothache, headache, arthritis, menstrual cramps, backache, and muscle ache. It is also used for fever reduction. It may also be used by your physician to treat certain other conditions.
It refers to NSAID. The exact mechanism of its work is unknown. The medicine blocks certain body substances connected with inflammation. NSAIDs treat pain and inflammation symptoms only. They do not treat the disease causing them.