We enjoy coming out from behind the counter for a few minutes to help you pick out the best remedy for your ailment.Īlways consult your medical doctor or pharmacist before taking over-the-counter medications and the read the package labeling. We are chemistry geeks who love to talk about how and why medicine works. Still not sure what to take for your back pain? Never hesitate to ask your pharmacist a question. See Anti-Inflammatory Medications for Back Pain Relief Video A con is that it can just as hard on the stomach as ibuprofen and naproxen.
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A big pro for Doan’s is that it has been on the market for over 100 years. The active ingredient in Doan’s is magnesium salicylate tetrahydrate. But do you want to know another product many pharmacists recommend?-ĭoan’s is another type of NSAID, and it has been around for generations. Okay, these three NSAIDs are the most obvious choices. See Potential Risks and Complications of NSAIDs Like ibuprofen, your insurance may cover a prescription strength of naproxen if you find this works the best for you. Over the counter doses are 220mg and prescription doses are available in higher strengths (the most common prescription dose is 500mg). The con is that, like ibuprofen, naproxen is an NSAID that is hard on the stomach and should be taken with food. The pro of naproxen over ibuprofen is that it lasts 8 to 12 hours. If you take high doses of ibuprofen it might be cheaper to get a prescription from your doctor because your insurance might cover it.Īleve is the brand name of the generic drug naproxen. The maximum daily dose is 2400mg/day (if prescribed by your doctor). If you find this is your anti-inflammatory of choice, there are prescription strength doses available of 400mg, 600mg, and 800mg. Ibuprofen is available over-the-counter in 200mg doses. Plus, it can be hard on the stomach so it should be taken with food. The con is that the regular strength of ibuprofen can be out of your system in 4 to 6 hours. The pro is that, unlike acetaminophen, it is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ( NSAID) medication so it has anti-inflammatory properties. These two brands contain the same active ingredient, ibuprofen. See Acetaminophen Potential Risks and Complications 2.Advil/Motrin (ibuprofen)
The maximum recommended dose is two extra-strength Tylenol three times a day or 3000mg per day. Taking high doses of acetaminophen on a regular basis can be hard on the liver and it doesn’t do much for inflammation, but for pain in general, it does the trick. The most common strengths are regular strength (325mg) and extra strength (500mg). Tylenol (brand name) is acetaminophen (generic).
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