Used primarily as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), it is effective in reducing pain, inflammation, and fever. Commonly prescribed for conditions such as arthritis, sprains, and post-surgical pain, it works by inhibiting enzymes involved in inflammation. Available in oral, topical, and injectable forms, the topical formulations are especially useful for localized pain with fewer systemic side effects. Also used in veterinary medicine for pain management in animals.