Aleve Liquid Gels are a great way to manage your pain instead of letting your pain manage you. Just take 1 and enjoy the relief that can last up to 12 hours from minor aches and pains. It gives the all-day pain relief you need in a liquid gel form. 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.