Comes in small, oval caplets Just 1 caplet can relieve pain for up to 12 hours For minor aches and pains due to minor arthritis, back and body aches, and headache ALEVE is proven better on tough pain than Tylenol 8hr. *Based on menstrual and dental pain studies. ALEVE is the #1 recommended brand for minor arthritis pain among orthopedic doctors. When you're tired of taking and retaking pills every few hours to deal with long-lasting aches and pains, Aleve can help. Just 1 caplet is strong enough to provide pain relief that can last up to 12 hours, which means no more stopping throughout the day to take more caplets. Aleve is an over-the-counter (OTC), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that provides temporary relief from minor aches and pains. It also temporarily reduces fever. The country of origin for Aleve is Germany, Mexico, India, or China. Reminder that the country of origin is determined by where the primary active ingredient (API = Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) is sourced from. The production site of Aleve tablets, caplets, PM, and gelcaps is Germany. The Aleve liquid gels production site is US. The packaging and assembly site for Aleve is US