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Which are the best painkillers of 2020?

Best painkillers of 2020 (1 - 5)

painkiller comparison	Comparison winner Nurofen Express Caplets 684mg1	Tylenol Extra Strength2	IbuHEXAL akut 400 mg3	Nuromol4	Nurofen Express Liquid Capsules 400mg5	Solpadeine Headache Soluble Tablets6	Panadol Actifast Soluble7	Ibum Forte8	Tylenol Arthritis Pain9	St. Joseph Chewable Aspirin 81mg10

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painkiller comparison	Comparison winner Nurofen Express Caplets 684mg	Comparison winner Tylenol Extra Strength	Comparison winner IbuHEXAL akut 400 mg	Comparison winner Nuromol	Comparison winner Nurofen Express Liquid Capsules 400mg	Comparison winner Solpadeine Headache Soluble Tablets	Comparison winner Panadol Actifast Soluble	Comparison winner Ibum Forte	Comparison winner Tylenol Arthritis Pain	Comparison winner St. Joseph Chewable Aspirin 81mg
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Summary
Summary	General info (62) Composition (30) Effects (46)	General info (96) Composition (15) Effects (72)	General info (65) Composition (18) Effects (50)	General info (64) Composition (55) Effects (49)	General info (51) Composition (18) Effects (58)	General info (75) Composition (76) Effects (100)	General info (88) Composition (15) Effects (73)	General info (42) Composition (18) Effects (42)	General info (78) Composition (20) Effects (72)	General info (100) Composition (5) Effects (77)
Pros
Pros	More ibuprofen content		More ibuprofen content	Multiple active ingredients	More ibuprofen content	Higher daily limit Not linked to severe liver damage in case of overdose Multiple active ingredients More caffeine content	Higher daily limit	More ibuprofen content	More paracetamol content	Higher daily limit Not linked to severe liver damage in case of overdose More aspirin content
Cons
Cons	Maximum capsules daily Pills per box Paracetamol	Ibuprofen	Maximum capsules daily Paracetamol Shelf life Treats cold and flu symptoms	Shelf life Pills per box	Paracetamol Maximum capsules daily Pills per box	Pills per box Ibuprofen	Ibuprofen Pills per box	Pills per box Maximum capsules daily Paracetamol Treats cold and flu symptoms	Pills per box Shelf life Ibuprofen	Ibuprofen Pills per box Paracetamol Not linked to cerebral edema in case of overdose
General info
Over-the-counter availabilityIt does not require a prescription and can be purchased easily from most pharmacists.
Over-the-counter availabilityIt does not require a prescription and can be purchased easily from most pharmacists.
Maximum capsules dailyThe daily limit is the maximum amount of tablets/capsules that you may take in a 24 hour period, as advised by the producer.
Maximum capsules dailyThe daily limit is the maximum amount of tablets/capsules that you may take in a 24 hour period, as advised by the producer.	3	6	3	6	3	8	8	3	6	48
Not linked to dependencyIt is not explicitly mentioned on the product information leaflet that this drug is linked to dependency. Therefore withdrawal symptoms should not be anticipated.
Not linked to dependencyIt is not explicitly mentioned on the product information leaflet that this drug is linked to dependency. Therefore withdrawal symptoms should not be anticipated.
Pills per boxA higher number of pills per box may imply that the product is more safe than others. Many painkillers are regulated so that a person may not buy more than a certain amount at any one time.
Pills per boxA higher number of pills per box may imply that the product is more safe than others. Many painkillers are regulated so that a person may not buy more than a certain amount at any one time.	24	325	N.A.	32	96	60	24	36	50	125
Shelf lifeThis is how long the product can be stored before you should throw it away, as measured in months. A long shelf life is desirable if you take it infrequently.
Shelf lifeThis is how long the product can be stored before you should throw it away, as measured in months. A long shelf life is desirable if you take it infrequently.	N.A.	48months	36months	36months	N.A.	48months	48months	N.A.	36months	N.A.
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Composition
AspirinAspirin can be used as an analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory.
AspirinAspirin can be used as an analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory.	0mg	0mg	0mg	0mg	0mg	0mg	0mg	0mg	0mg	81mg
CaffeineStudies have shown that caffeine can boost the effectiveness of many analgesics, resulting in better, faster acting pain relief.
CaffeineStudies have shown that caffeine can boost the effectiveness of many analgesics, resulting in better, faster acting pain relief.	0mg	0mg	0mg	0mg	0mg	65mg	0mg	0mg	0mg	0mg
Multiple active ingredientsThe product contains more than one active ingredient. These combinations usually compliment each other and sometimes one ingredient can improve the effectiveness of the other.
Multiple active ingredientsThe product contains more than one active ingredient. These combinations usually compliment each other and sometimes one ingredient can improve the effectiveness of the other.
IbuprofenIbuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory. The painkilling effects of ibuprofen take effect immediately, however the anti-inflammatory effects can take as long as a week.
IbuprofenIbuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory. The painkilling effects of ibuprofen take effect immediately, however the anti-inflammatory effects can take as long as a week.	684mg	0mg	400mg	200mg	400mg	0mg	0mg	400mg	0mg	0mg
ParacetamolParacetamol (or acetaminophen as it is known in the US) is classified as a mild analgesic. It suppresses the feeling of pain, but does little to treat the cause.
ParacetamolParacetamol (or acetaminophen as it is known in the US) is classified as a mild analgesic. It suppresses the feeling of pain, but does little to treat the cause.	0mg	500mg	0mg	500mg	0mg	500mg	500mg	0mg	650mg	0mg
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Effects
Antipyretic (fever reducing)Antipyretic medications help to lower the body temperature. This can help to make patients feel better, however it is not always recommended, as the temperature increase can be a natural defense to fight infections.
Antipyretic (fever reducing)Antipyretic medications help to lower the body temperature. This can help to make patients feel better, however it is not always recommended, as the temperature increase can be a natural defense to fight infections.
Not linked to cerebral edema in case of overdoseCerebral edema is an excess accumulation of fluid in parts of the brain.
Not linked to cerebral edema in case of overdoseCerebral edema is an excess accumulation of fluid in parts of the brain.
Not linked to severe liver damage in case of overdoseIn the case of an overdose, the drug is not considered to cause severe liver damage.
Not linked to severe liver damage in case of overdoseIn the case of an overdose, the drug is not considered to cause severe liver damage.
Treats cold and flu symptomsThis medicine is recommended to alleviate the range of different symptoms associated with cold and flu.
Treats cold and flu symptomsThis medicine is recommended to alleviate the range of different symptoms associated with cold and flu.
Targets toothachesToothache is pain in and around the teeth and jawbone, often caused by tooth decay.
Targets toothachesToothache is pain in and around the teeth and jawbone, often caused by tooth decay.
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