Relieve with Aleve

Fall has arrived in the United States, and as the temperatures have cooled down considerably, flu season has arrived as well. Many Americans sometimes happen to miss their flu shots, and will have to suffer through the flu season. However, there are several brands of medicines that can help those who happen to miss the flu shots cope with the season. One of the most effective medicines for treating flu is Aleve; it is not only one of the most effective medicines but also it has a nice jingle in its popular commercial.

Aleve is actually the brand name for over-the-counter sales in local pharmacy and grocery stores. Aleve is actually called Naproxen Sodium, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is used commonly for fever, cold, and headaches. While Aleve has been known to treat flu symptoms effectively, it also has a great deal of range in treating other areas of pains. Aleve is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis, gout, and menstrual cramps.

Naproxen was originally marketed as a prescription drug beginning in 1976 in the initial production of the medicine. It was sold under the name of Anaprox in 1980 but because of its effectiveness and its desirability, it was soon moved to a drug that could be sold over-the-counter. It was sold under the name Aleve, and marketed by Bayer Healthcare, beginning in 1994. In 1994, Aleve was approved by the United States’ Food and Drug Agency (FDA) as it allowed the product to be sold over-the-counter. Nowadays, everyone can get the medicine for a relative low price over-the-counter to relieve his or her respective flu symptoms.

Anyone can take Aleve over the age of 5, as it can no longer pose danger for little kids. Consumers should take one Aleve caplet every 8-12 hours while symptoms last and they should take it with a full glass of water. If pain or symptoms of flu are not reduced within 30 minutes, consumers may take a second caplet in the first hour. Consumers are urged not to exceed two caplets in any 8-12 hour period, and not to exceed three caplets in any 24-hour period.

Aleve is great medicine to relieve flu symptoms if you happen to miss your flu shots. But remember, you missed it because you chose to be lazy, which is the American Way.