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 ...

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