Paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen are among the most widely used. While they are all effective for pain relief, they each ...

The lack of effectiveness can also lead to serious health issues if certain conditions and illnesses don't receive the ...

The viral post sparked discussion among social media users, one saying: "welcome to the civilized world where health care is ...

When you have a pain somewhere in your body, whether it be your head or period cramps, do you consciously reach for ibuprofen or paracetamol, or do you take whichever one you have to hand?

A pharmacist has shared a simple trick to help you decide whether to take paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain relief. Ash, also known as @ashthepharmacist, on social media, advises: "In an ideal ...

BMC Clin Pharmacol. 2010;10(10):1-12. Taken together these differing modes of action and related therapeutic effects suggest that ibuprofen and paracetamol may complement each other and improved ...

Paracetamol does not work as effectively on muscle inflammation (eg. a twisted ankle, period pain, etc) as aspirin and ibuprofen, both of which are classed as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ...

Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that’s thought to work better for pain associated with inflammation, such as injuries or joint pain. Pregnant women should generally take ...

When you have a pain somewhere in your body, whether it be your head or period cramps, do you consciously reach for ibuprofen or paracetamol, or do you take whichever one you have to hand? Ibuprofen ...