The best 10 painkillers in comparison
Painkillers (1 - 5)
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| Solpadeine Headache Soluble Tablets | Tylenol Extra Strength | Excedrin Extra Strength | Tylenol Arthritis Pain | IbuHEXAL akut 400 mg | Nurofen Express Liquid Capsules 400mg | Goody's Headache Relief Shot | St. Joseph Chewable Aspirin 81mg | St. Joseph Safety Coated Aspirin 81mg | Ecotrin Low Strength | |
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| 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. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Consecutive daysThis is the longest amount of time you should take this medication before stopping or seeking medical advice. A short time can indicate that the drug is more likely to cause problems such as dependency or negative side effects. | ||||||||||
| Consecutive daysThis is the longest amount of time you should take this medication before stopping or seeking medical advice. A short time can indicate that the drug is more likely to cause problems such as dependency or negative side effects. | N.A. | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 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. | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 48 | 48 | 16 |
| 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. | 60 | 325 | 300 | 50 | N.A. | 96 | N.A. | 125 | 120 | 365 |
| 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. | 48months | 48months | N.A. | 36months | 36months | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
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| AspirinAspirin can be used as an analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory. | ||||||||||
| AspirinAspirin can be used as an analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory. | 0mg | 0mg | 250mg | 0mg | 0mg | 0mg | 0mg | 81mg | 81mg | 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. | 65mg | 0mg | 65mg | 0mg | 0mg | 0mg | 65mg | 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. | 0mg | 0mg | 0mg | 0mg | 400mg | 400mg | 0mg | 0mg | 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. | 500mg | 500mg | 250mg | 650mg | 0mg | 0mg | 1000mg | 0mg | 0mg | 0mg |
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| Anti-inflammatoryAnti- inflammatory drugs are particularly good for things like muscle and joint pain, as they not only block out the pain but also target the cause. | ||||||||||
| Anti-inflammatoryAnti- inflammatory drugs are particularly good for things like muscle and joint pain, as they not only block out the pain but also target the cause. | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 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 seizures in case of overdoseA seizure occurs when there is a sudden increase in electrical activity in the brain, affecting the nervous system. It can cause involuntary movements and carries a risk of injury. | ||||||||||
| Not linked to seizures in case of overdoseA seizure occurs when there is a sudden increase in electrical activity in the brain, affecting the nervous system. It can cause involuntary movements and carries a risk of injury. | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Targets rheumatic painRheumatic pain is pain in the joints and connective tissues, most commonly caused by arthritis. | ||||||||||
| Targets rheumatic painRheumatic pain is pain in the joints and connective tissues, most commonly caused by arthritis. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 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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