There are a plethora of pain relief medications available on prescription or over-the-counter on MedsNow to help with the treatment of pain. But, the thing to remember is that painkillers don’t treat the condition itself, they only block the pain signals to the brain to offer relief. Here are some effective pain relief medications –
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Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) relieve pain that is associated with inflammation by reducing inflammation and temperature. NSAIDs are also available over the counter and are effective painkillers for headaches, mild back pain, period pain, colds, and flu. Some examples of Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs include:
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Opioid Medicines
Opioid medicines work on brain receptors to bring relief from chronic pain caused by surgery, terminal illness, or serious injury. Examples are:
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Dihydrocodeine
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Codeine
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Co-codamol
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Paracetamol and Codeine
Paracetamol is a common medicine used to treat mild to moderate pain and fever in adults and children. Codeine is an opiate medication used to treat pain, coughing, and diarrhoea. A combination of paracetamol and codeine is highly effective in most cases. Examples are:
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Dihydrocodeine and Paracetamol
Dihydrocodeine is a morphine alkaloid used to treat moderate to severe pain. This is often used in combination with paracetamol. Some examples include:
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Remedeine Forte
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Co-dydramol
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Gel and Sprays
Pain relief gel and sprays are topical pain relievers to be used externally. They help relieve inflammation and pain. Here are some common gels and sprays:
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Salonpas Pain Relief Patches
Pain relief Patches are medicated plaster used for the symptomatic relief of pain in muscles and joints associated with strains and sprains.
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Other Treatments
Apart from medications, there are various medical procedures to help relieve chronic pain. For example –
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Nerve blocks
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Spinal Therapy
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Drug-Free Pain relief
Various therapies such as physiotherapy, natural therapy, and electrotherapy are also helpful in relieving pain. Some examples include: