Everybody suffers from body aches and pains, and the occasional fever. If you’re looking for relief from the symptoms of a mild flu including a fever and body aches, or if you’ve hurt a muscle and need something to relieve the pain, you’ll find many over-the-counter (OTC) options to soothe your symptoms.
The two common groups of pain and fever medicines are paracetamol and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (also called NSAIDs) Most pain and fever relieving medication you can buy over the counter contains one or the other.
NSAIDs help your body feel less pain and control temperature. Both ibuprofen and aspirin are NSAIDs. Because these medicines block the production of body chemicals that cause inflammation, they are particularly good at treating pain related to tissue damage like arthritis. They also work well fighting back pain and menstrual cramps.
Ibuprofen is generally accepted as the best for treating inflammation and is used for sinus infections, earaches and toothaches. Aspirin is also good for relieving minor aches and pains, with the added benefit that this medication can prevent blood clots from forming, which is why some people take a small dose of aspirin daily.
Paracetamol, which is known as Acetaminophen in the United States,is good for quick pain relief, especially for headaches and sore throats.
If you’re looking for pain and fever tablets, visit your nearest Dis-Chem. You’ll find a wide range of medications to treat pain and fever symptoms. Dis-chem stocks top international medicine brands and many different types of fever and body pain medicine. You’ll find pain-relieving tablets, capsules, syrups and dissolving powders, all available over the counter, without the need for a prescription.
If you’re looking for the prices of a variety of pain and fever medication, visit Dis-Chem’s online store to compare various brands. Dis-Chem stock the world’s leading medication brands with options to suit every pocket. Shop online or visit your nearest Dis-Chem to see the range on our shelves.
