A reader asks... Which is the most effective over-the-counter painkiller: ibuprofen, paracetamol, or paracetamol and codeine (co-codamol)? Dr Mark's reply... The ideal choice varies with the ...

Many Brits take over-the-counter painkillers on a semi-regular basis. The drugs can be an effective way to treat common ailments such as headaches, back pain and colds and flu. However ...

Aspirin is a popular painkiller but the NHS has warned it can cause stomach ulcers, which can in extreme cases lead to internal bleeding and other dangerous issues. Over-the-counter painkillers ...

Popping a painkiller whenever you get a headache or experience body aches has become a common practice worldwide. Reports have suggested that the sales of over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers have ...

In the UK many of us rely on over-the-counter painkillers to help us with a number of common aches, pains and illnesses. Among the most popular drugs you can buy from pharmacies include ...

Pharmacies across the country are preparing to withdraw codeine-containing drugs from its shelves that are available to all customers and do not require a prescription, in response to the federal ...

Drugs to counter their less desirable effects have ... of which ibuprofen is a member, are also good pain killers, fever reducers and anti-inflammatory agents. Clinical trials with ibuprofen ...

A health trust is to be prosecuted over the death a patient who received ten times the normal dose of painkillers, the Health and Safety Executive said today. Ronald Sharpe, from Burry Port ...

Aspirin is a popular painkiller that can be used to treat a number of common conditions, but it does come with a warning from the NHS due to the risk of stomach ulcers Over-the-counter painkillers ...

The department has also advised chemist shops to maintain a record of these painkiller drugs ... advised not to indulge in over-the-counter sale" of these drugs "with immediate effect till ...

There are no figures on how many people might have an addiction to opioid painkillers in the UK ... and it is justifiable because it is over-the-counter at the pharmacy or the GP." ...