Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to treat a variety of conditions that involve pain and inflammation, including:

• Arthritis. Inflammation of the joints.
  
  
• Bursitis. Inflammation of the lubricating sacs adjacent to joints.
  
  
• Tendinitis. Inflammation of the tendon or tendon covering.
  
  
• Gout. Inflammation of the joints caused by excessive uric acid in the blood.
  
  
• Carpal tunnel syndrome. Inflammation of the median nerve in the wrist.
  
  
• Paget’s disease. Bone disease resulting in excessive bone destruction.
  
  
• Menstrual cramps. Painful muscle contractions.
  
  
• Musculoskeletal symptoms. Inflammation or pain in the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, bone, joints or spinal discs.
  
  
• Minor injuries and trauma pain.
  
  
• Illnesses that cause fever.
  
  
• Headaches.