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Naproxen Indications & Clinical Uses

Evidence-based guide for pediatric prescribing

Naproxen offers twice-daily NSAID coverage for musculoskeletal and gynecologic pain.

Primary FDA-Approved Indications

Guideline-supported uses include juvenile arthritis, musculoskeletal injuries, and menstrual pain.

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

FDA Approved
ChildrenClinical trials

Evidence Sources

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Acute musculoskeletal pain

FDA Approved
Children and adolescentsClinical experience

Evidence Sources

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Primary dysmenorrhea

FDA Approved
AdolescentsClinical trials

Off-Label Uses

Note: Off-label uses may be clinically appropriate based on evidence and expert consensus, but are not FDA-approved for these indications. Always consider the evidence base and document clinical reasoning.

Migraine abortive therapy

Off-Label
AdolescentsClinical studies

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