Are all painkillers the same?

No. Paracetamol acts on pain and fever, while NSAIDs also act on inflammation. They differ in how long they act, how they are taken and who they suit, which is why a doctor picks one for a particular situation.

Can NSAIDs be taken on an empty stomach?

NSAIDs are generally taken after food because they can irritate the stomach lining. Follow the instruction on your pack or your doctor's advice.

Why do some packs combine two painkillers?

A fixed-dose combination can allow lower doses of each molecule. Whether a combination is appropriate is a medical decision, not a preference.

NSAIDs & Analgesics - Molecules, Uses & Brands

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Diclofenac

Acetic acid NSAID Injection, Tablet, Gel

Commonly used for

Pain
Inflammation
Joint pain
Back pain

709 brands on PharmEasy

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Aceclofenac

Acetic acid NSAID Tablet, Injection, Gel

Commonly used for

Pain
Inflammation
Joint pain
Back pain

507 brands on PharmEasy

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Ibuprofen

Propionic acid NSAID Tablet, Suspension, Syrup

Commonly used for

Pain
Fever
Inflammation
Period pain

106 brands on PharmEasy

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Paracetamol

Non-opioid analgesic Tablet, Suspension, Oral

Commonly used for

Pain
Fever
Headache
Body ache

1,764 brands on PharmEasy

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Naproxen

Propionic acid NSAID Tablet, Gel, Suspension

Commonly used for

Pain
Fever
Inflammation
Period pain

52 brands on PharmEasy

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Nimesulide

Sulfonanilide NSAID Tablet, Suspension, Syrup

Commonly used for

Pain
Inflammation
Joint pain

574 brands on PharmEasy

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Etoricoxib

COX-2 inhibitor Tablet

Commonly used for

Arthritis pain
Joint pain
Inflammation

583 brands on PharmEasy

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Serratiopeptidase

Proteolytic enzyme Tablet

Commonly used for

Swelling
Post-surgical inflammation

342 brands on PharmEasy

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Aspirin

Salicylate Tablet, Effervescent

Commonly used for

Clot prevention
Pain
Fever

60 brands on PharmEasy

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Mefenamic acid

Fenamate NSAID Suspension, Tablet

Commonly used for

Period pain
Pain
Fever

82 brands on PharmEasy

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Ketorolac

Acetic acid NSAID Tablet, Injection

Commonly used for

Severe short-term pain
Post-surgical pain

140 brands on PharmEasy

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Piroxicam

Oxicam NSAID Tablet, Solution, Injection

Commonly used for

Arthritis pain
Joint pain
Inflammation

212 brands on PharmEasy

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Flupirtine

Non-opioid analgesic Capsule, Tablet

Commonly used for

Pain
Muscle pain

51 brands on PharmEasy

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Polmacoxib

COX-2 inhibitor Capsule

Commonly used for

Arthritis pain
Joint pain
Inflammation

24 brands on PharmEasy

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Etodolac

Acetic acid NSAID Tablet

Commonly used for

Pain
Inflammation
Joint pain
Back pain

97 brands on PharmEasy

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Indomethacin

Acetic acid NSAID Capsule, Tablet, Gel

Commonly used for

Gout attack
Joint pain
Inflammation

51 brands on PharmEasy

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Meloxicam

Oxicam NSAID Tablet

Commonly used for

Arthritis pain
Joint pain
Inflammation

49 brands on PharmEasy

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Celecoxib

COX-2 inhibitor Capsule

Commonly used for

Arthritis pain
Joint pain
Inflammation

47 brands on PharmEasy

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Lornoxicam

Oxicam NSAID Tablet, Injection, Powder

Commonly used for

Arthritis pain
Joint pain
Inflammation

158 brands on PharmEasy

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Ketoprofen

Propionic acid NSAID Plaster, Patch, Gel

Commonly used for

Pain
Fever
Inflammation
Period pain

28 brands on PharmEasy

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Flurbiprofen

Propionic acid NSAID Eye, Gel

Commonly used for

Pain
Fever
Inflammation
Period pain

35 brands on PharmEasy

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Nefopam

Non-opioid analgesic Tablet, Injection

Commonly used for

Pain
Post-surgical pain

4 brands on PharmEasy

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Dexketoprofen

Propionic acid NSAID Tablet, Gel, Spray

Commonly used for

Pain
Fever
Inflammation
Period pain

14 brands on PharmEasy

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Trypsin

Proteolytic enzyme Tablet

Commonly used for

Swelling
Post-surgical inflammation

83 brands on PharmEasy

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Nabumetone

NSAID Tablet

Commonly used for

Arthritis pain
Joint pain
Inflammation

5 brands on PharmEasy

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NSAIDs & Analgesics

Diclofenac

Aceclofenac

Ibuprofen

Paracetamol

Naproxen

Nimesulide

Etoricoxib

Serratiopeptidase

Aspirin

Mefenamic acid

Ketorolac

Piroxicam

Flupirtine

Polmacoxib

Etodolac

Indomethacin

Meloxicam

Celecoxib

Lornoxicam

Ketoprofen

Flurbiprofen

Nefopam

Dexketoprofen

Trypsin

Nabumetone

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