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Matching The Pill To The Pain

***Please consult your doctor before taking any medication!

• 1-HEADACHE First choice: Acetaminophen. Pain relievers that also offer caffeine may offer added benefit. Second choice: Aspirin or ibuprofen
• 2-EARACHE First choice: Acetaminophen Secondo choice: Ibuprofen
• 3-BACKACHE First choice: Ibuprofen Second choice: Acetaminophen or naproxen
• 4-MESTRUAL CRAMPS First choice: Ibufen Second choice: Naproxen
• 5-FEVER First choice: Acetaminophen Second choice: Aspirin (but never for children under 18 years)
• 6-SUNBURN First choice: Ibuprofen Second choice: Acetaminophen
• 7-TOOTHACHE First choice: Ibuprofen Second choice: Alternate ibuprofen with acetaminophen until you get to the dentist.
• 8-OSTEOARTHRITIS PAIN First choice: Acetaminophen. Since this is a chronic condition and medication must be taken long term, acetaminophen offers the safest relief. Second choice: Ibuprofen or naproxen
• 9-MUSCLE STRAIN (OVERUSE) First choice: Acetaminophen Second choice: Ibuprofen or naproxen
• 10-MINOR SPRAIN First choice: Ibuprofen is especially good if there's swelling, plus the usual RICE drill-rest, ice,compression and elevation. Second choice: Acetaminophen