Top 20 pain relievers
20 items ranked
When you are in pain, it seems any pain reliever will work. Many medications are made for specific aches and pains. These are the top over the counter pain relievers to use.
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1.
Aleve
more expensive than its counterparts, but quite effective
27 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
2.
Tylenol
great for pain relief or for reducing fever.
17 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
3.
Advil
works to relive minor to moderate pain in all areas of the body including headaches.
16 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
4.
Excedrin Extra Strength
has added caffeine and relieves even migraines or severe headaches.
15 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
5.
Bayer
contains aspirin for pain relief and inflammation
14 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
6.
Bufferin
this aspirin product works to reduce substances in the body that cause pain, fever and inflammation
14 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
7.
Pain-Aide
has the same make-up as Excedrin but seems to be better to relieve severe pain.
14 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
8.
Ben Gay
14 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
9.
Percogesic
Acetaminophen to reduce pain and fever and Phenyltoloamine is combined as an antihistamine.
13 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
10.
Icy Hot
Pain relief cream works on contact for arthritis, back aches, muscle strains, sprains, bruises and cramps.
12 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
11.
Arnica
topical cream to soothe muscle aches, reduces inflammation, and heal wounds.
12 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
12.
Nuprin
ibuprofen product that relieves substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.
10 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
13.
Doans
analgesic to treat pains in the back, stiff aching muscles, joint pain and lumbago.
9 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
14.
Anacin
aspirin free pain relief for headache, backache, cramps or stiff muscles.
8 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
15.
Excedrin Migraine
contains aspirin, acetaminophen and caffeine to relieve migraines with a reduction in pain within 30 minutes.
7 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
16.
Pamprin
contains acetaminophen for pain and fever relief, pamabrom as a diuretic and pyrilamine as an antihistamine to treat the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
6 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
17.
Midol
contains a combination of pain reliever, a diuretic for relief of bloating and caffeine to help fight fatigue during pre-menstrual syndrome.
5 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
18.
Motrin-IB
ibuprofen containing pain reliever assumed to work faster or stronger on muscle pain.
3 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
19.
Ecotrin
100% aspirin with a safety coating that protects the stomach from upset and irritation common with other aspirin products.
2 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
20.
Ibuprofen
a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug to treat minor aches and pains caused by the common cold, headaches, toothaches, back and muscle aches.
2 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
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