Point Out Surprising Ingredients in New Aleve Topicals

September 2021

You can help limit confusion with the new topical products AleveX and Aleve Arthritis Pain Gel.

People may think these OTCs contain the NSAID naproxen like oral Aleve...but they don't.

Aleve Arthritis Pain Gel has diclofenac 1%...the same NSAID as OTC Voltaren gel. AleveX lotion or spray has menthol and camphor...and no NSAID.

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Table of Contents

Biosimilars Explain Why Semglee Will Be "Interchangeable" With Lantus
COVID-19 Discuss the First Med for COVID-19 Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
Fever Give Advice on Treating Fever in Children
Vaginal Infections Clarify the Role of Brexafemme and Solosec for Vaginal Infections
Diabetes Help Patients Manage Diabetes Meds During a Fast
Statins Be Ready for Questions About Statin Use in Pregnancy
Hypertension Individualize Treatment for Resistant Hypertension
Communication Streamline Communication With Prescribers
ADHD Know How New Stimulant and Nonstimulant ADHD Meds Compare
OTC Products Point Out Surprising Ingredients in New Aleve Topicals
Infections Treat Foot Infections in Diabetes Based on Severity