Painkillers: Difference between revisions
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|1g up to 3 times per day | |1g up to 3 times per day | ||
|37 minutes | |37 minutes | ||
|2-2.5 hours | |2-2.5 hours half-life | ||
|Analgesic effect increased when alternating with an NSAID (e.g. Ibuprofen) | |Analgesic effect increased when alternating with an NSAID (e.g. Ibuprofen) | ||
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|400mg up to 3 times per day | |400mg up to 3 times per day | ||
|30 minutes | |30 minutes | ||
|2-4 hours | |2-4 hours half-life | ||
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|4-6 hours | |4-6 hours | ||
|Not available in the UK | |Not available in the UK | ||
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|[[wikipedia:Diclofenac|Diclofenac]] | |||
|50mg 3 times per day | |||
|30 minutes | |||
|1.2-2 hours half-life | |||
|Prescription only in the UK but OTC in The Netherlands at a reduced dose | |||
Take with Omeprazole (stomach protector) | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:04, 14 July 2026
Quick reference table for painkillers.
| Name | Dose | Onset | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paracetamol | 1g up to 3 times per day | 37 minutes | 2-2.5 hours half-life | Analgesic effect increased when alternating with an NSAID (e.g. Ibuprofen) |
| Ibuprofen | 400mg up to 3 times per day | 30 minutes | 2-4 hours half-life | |
| Naproxen | 500mg twice daily | 1 hour | 12 hours | Prescription only in the UK but OTC in The Netherlands at a reduced dose
Take with Omeprazole (stomach protector) |
| Codeine | 15-30 minutes | 4-6 hours | Prescription only | |
| Dexketoprofen | Prescription only in the UK but OTC in Spain | |||
| Metamizole | 4-6 hours | Not available in the UK | ||
| Diclofenac | 50mg 3 times per day | 30 minutes | 1.2-2 hours half-life | Prescription only in the UK but OTC in The Netherlands at a reduced dose
Take with Omeprazole (stomach protector) |