Aleve temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
minor arthritis pain.
headache.
muscular aches.
toothache.
backache.
the common cold.
menstrual cramps.
It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, bursitis, and gout attacks. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).