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Common Over The Counter Pain Relievers

Common Over The Counter Pain Relievers

Acetaminophen More Commonly Referred To As Paracetamol As far as pain relievers go Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is widely regarded as your first choice pain reliever and a fever reducer. Paracetamol is used to treat many non inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions such as: Headache Muscle aches Arthritis (relieving pain in situations of mild arthritis but has no effect… Read More >

Over The Counter Pain Relief Medicines

Over The Counter Pain Relief Medicines

Pain Relief Medicines Are Not Without Their Risks Often when people are in pain and simple measures like using ice or heat or rest aren’t effective at reducing their pain they reach for pain relief medicines. For mild to moderate pain the use of simple over the counter pain relief medications can be effective in… Read More >

What Are NSAIDs And How Do They Work?

What Are NSAIDs And How Do They Work?

What Are Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Commonly Known As NSAIDs? Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories are a class of painkillers also known as NSAIDs. A medicine generally used to treat fever, mild to moderate pain and reduce inflammation. In physiotherapy nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories are commonly used to treat headaches, sports injuries, arthritis, muscle aches… How Do NSAIDs Work? NSAIDs block… Read More >