Painkiller Tablets For Body Pain

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Another name for Acetaminophen is Paracetamol. It is a widely used over-the-counter painkiller that can treat mild pain. It’s available in tablet, capsule, syrup, and soluble forms.

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. It is thought to relieve minor aches and pains by elevating the body’s overall pain threshold so you feel less pain and lowers your fever by helping your body eliminate excess heat.

Acetaminophen is most commonly used to treat minor aches and pains, including headache, backache, minor pain of arthritis, toothache, rashes, muscular aches, premenstrual and menstrual cramps. It is also commonly used to temporarily reduce fever and bring down high temperatures.

It is an important relief option for people with a history of stomach problems, aspirin heart therapy, kidney disease, and adults who are over 60 years of age. Paracetamol, Panadol, Tylenol®, Nyquil®, Dayquil®, Percocet®, and Vicodin are all common brands that contain acetaminophen.

Tylenol, a known acetaminophen brand warns that severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours, with other drugs containing acetaminophen, and/or 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using it.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

NSAIDs, which can also be called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, help manage pain and fever, mostly by reducing inflammation.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a class of drugs that can reduce pain, inflammation, and fever, and prevent blood clots. They are commonly used to treat muscle aches, arthritis, tendonitis, back pain, bursitis, toothaches, and menstrual cramps.

Some common NSAIDs include:

• Aspirin
• Ibuprofen
• Naproxen
• Diclofenac
• Celecoxib
• Etoricoxib
• Indomethacin, and
• mefenamic acid

NSAIDs can be purchased over the counter or by prescription and come in many forms, including tablets, capsules, creams, gels, and injections.
While NSAIDs can be effective, they can also cause serious side effects, including dizziness, salt and fluid retention, and high blood pressure. Some people are at higher risk of developing serious complications from taking NSAIDs, including those with asthma, previous or current gastrointestinal problems, or certain heart problems.
When taking NSAIDs, it’s important to use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration of time.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are most effective for mild to moderate pain that occurs with swelling and inflammation. They are commonly used to treat:

• Muscle pain
• Dysmenorrhea (painful periods)
• Arthritic conditions
• Pyrexia (fever)
• Gout
• Migraines
• Sprains and strains
• Back and neck injuries
• Postoperative pain 

NSAIDs are also used as opioid-sparing agents in certain acute trauma cases.

They are often recommended for treating isolated areas of pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis, particularly in the hands and knees.

NSAIDs are considered the most effective way of relieving pain and inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis.

Compound Analgesics

A compound analgesic is a medication that contains two or more different drugs to relieve pain:
Common ingredients include paracetamol (acetaminophen), aspirin, codeine, dihydrocodeine, ibuprofen, caffeine, and phenacetin.

Some compound analgesics are available over the counter, while others require a prescription

Some examples of compound analgesics include

• Co-codamol: Codeine and Paracetamol

• Co-codaprin: Codeine and Aspirin

• Co-dydramol: Dihydrocodeine tartrate and Paracetamol

Compound analgesics can be effective because they combine multiple pain-related mechanisms, which can reduce the need for higher doses of individual drugs and minimize side effects. This is because they have a synergistic effect. A synergistic effect is when two or more drugs work better together than when their individual effects are added together. For example, a combination of drugs that decreases pain in the body by more than 30% is synergistic. However, clinicians should be aware of the risks and benefits of combining drugs, and patients should be properly counseled on how to use them safely.

Opioid Painkillers

• Opioids can be derived from the opium poppy plant or made in a lab. They work by binding to opioid receptors in the brain, spinal cord, and other organs to block pain signals. 
• Some examples of opioids include morphine, codeine, tramadol, fentanyl, and hydrocodone. 
• Opioids are often prescribed for short-term pain relief, such as after an operation or for an accident. They can also be used for long-term pain relief in serious conditions. 
• Risks: Opioids can be highly addictive and lead to overdose and death. They can also cause breathing difficulties. 
• How to take them safely: It’s important to take opioids as prescribed by a doctor and for the length of time they recommend. You can read the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) that comes with your medicine for more information. 
• Overdose prevention: Naloxone can prevent death from an opioid overdose if administered in time. Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. It is an opioid antagonist. This means that it attaches to opioid receptors and reverses and blocks the effects of other opioids.