ShareTemporary relief of minor aches and pains. These may include arthritis, muscle aches, backache, menstrual cramps, headache, toothache, and those due to a cold. It is also used to reduce fever. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Aleve is an NSAID. Exactly how it works is not known. It may block certain substances in the body that are linked to inflammation. NSAIDs treat the symptoms of pain and inflammation. They do not treat the disease that causes those symptoms.
