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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a group of medicines that provide relief by changing the body's response to pain, swelling and high temperature.

The two most common NSAIDs are Aspirin and Ibuprofen. Both work by blocking the action of cyclo-oxygenase, a substance in the body involved in the production of various chemicals, some of which are known as prostaglandins.
The body produces prostaglandins in response to injury and certain conditions and diseases. They cause pain, swelling and inflammation. Aspirin and Ibuprofen block the production of these prostaglandins making them effective at reducing inflammation and pain.

Using tablets and creams containing Aspirin or Ibuprofen can provide relief from headaches, period pain, dental pain, migraine, backache, muscular pain, rheumatic pain, neuralgia, cold & flu symptoms, feverishness and the pain and swelling of sunburn.
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Oral NSAIDS

  • Anadin
    Anadin

    Fast and effective relief from: Joint swelling, muscular aches and rheumatic pain.

  • Cuprofen
    Cuprofen

    Cuprofen ibuprofen tablets provide effective anti-inflammatory relief, which helps with tissue inflammation in rheumatic conditions.

  • Nurofen
    Nurofen

    Targeted relief for pain. Since it's launch Nurofen has been used by millions of pain sufferers to provide reliable, fast and effective relief from many painful conditions.

  • Difflam
    Difflam

    A range of oral pain-relief products which contain Benzydamine Hydrocholiorde, a drug similar to Ibuprofen. Suitable for painful and sore throats.

  • Ibucalm
    Ibucalm

    A range of effective pain relieving ibuprofen tablets containing 200mg or 400mg ibuprofen.

Topical NSAIDS

  • Numark
    Numark

    Numark ibuprofen pain relief gel is a generic gel containing the same active ingredient - ibuprofen - as similar branded products. It has been formulated for the effective relief of pain and inflammation.

  • Ibuleve
    Ibuleve

    Ibuleve provides fast and effective pain relief without pills. It reduces swelling and inflammation helping to relieve backache, rheumatic and muscular pain. Please note all Ibuleve products contain ibuprofen.

  • Traxam
    Traxam

    Powerful relief from rheumatic pain, muscular pain and pain of non-serious arthritic conditions. Contains Felbinac.

  • Deep Relief
    Deep Relief

    Deep Relief gels help to ease the discomfort of non-serious arthritis

  • Jointace
    Jointace

    Aromatic massage gel with Glucosamine, Chondroitin and essential oils including Ginger, Eucalyptus, Clove, Lavender & Menthol. Soothes and relaxes joints and muscles.

Common NSAIDs

Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen
Paracetamol
Paracetamol