The best 10 painkillers in comparison

Which are the best painkillers of 2019?

Best painkillers of 2019 (1 - 5)

painkiller comparison	Comparison winner Nurofen Express Caplets 684mg1	St. Joseph Safety Coated Aspirin 81mg2	St. Joseph Chewable Aspirin 81mg3	Dolormin Extra4	Nurofen Express Liquid Capsules 400mg5	Ibum Forte6	IbuHEXAL akut 400 mg7	Midol Liquid Gels8	Nuromol9	Goody's Headache Relief Shot10

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painkiller comparison	Comparison winner Nurofen Express Caplets 684mg	Comparison winner St. Joseph Safety Coated Aspirin 81mg	Comparison winner St. Joseph Chewable Aspirin 81mg	Comparison winner Dolormin Extra	Comparison winner Nurofen Express Liquid Capsules 400mg	Comparison winner Ibum Forte	Comparison winner IbuHEXAL akut 400 mg	Comparison winner Midol Liquid Gels	Comparison winner Nuromol	Comparison winner Goody's Headache Relief Shot
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Summary
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Pros
Pros	More ibuprofen content	Higher daily limit Not linked to severe liver damage in case of overdose More aspirin content	Higher daily limit Not linked to severe liver damage in case of overdose More aspirin content	Lower age requirement				Higher daily limit More paracetamol content	Higher daily limit More paracetamol content Multiple active ingredients	More paracetamol content More caffeine content Multiple active ingredients
Cons
Cons	Maximum capsules daily	Ibuprofen Not linked to cerebral edema in case of overdose	Ibuprofen Not linked to cerebral edema in case of overdose	Maximum capsules daily Treats cold and flu symptoms	Maximum capsules daily	Maximum capsules daily Treats cold and flu symptoms	Maximum capsules daily Treats cold and flu symptoms	Ibuprofen	Ibuprofen Minimum age requirements	Ibuprofen Not linked to dependency
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	48	48	3	3	3	3	6	6	4
Minimum age requirementsThis medicine is suitable for people at a younger age.
Minimum age requirementsThis medicine is suitable for people at a younger age.	12years	12years	12years	6years	12years	12years	12years	12years	18years	12years
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.
Suitable for diabeticsThis product can be taken by diabetics without any known adverse effects.
Suitable for diabeticsThis product can be taken by diabetics without any known adverse effects.
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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	81mg	81mg	0mg	0mg	0mg	0mg	0mg	0mg	0mg
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	0mg	0mg	0mg	0mg	65mg
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	0mg	400mg	400mg	400mg	400mg	200mg	200mg	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	0mg	0mg	0mg	0mg	0mg	0mg	500mg	500mg	1000mg
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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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