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Acute Pain

Acute pain starts suddenly and usually lasts a short time. It can range from mild to severe and often points to a specific cause or injury.

Ponstel

Mefenamic Acid

250mg · 500mg

Mefenamic acid tablets for acute pain and period cramps. It is often reserved for when standard painkillers have not been enough for period pain.

From$0.59/ tabletView

Celebrex

Celecoxib

100mg · 200mg

Celecoxib capsules for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It belongs to a class of painkillers that is easier on the stomach than traditional NSAIDs.

From$0.85/ capsuleView

Toradol

Ketorolac

10mg

Ketorolac tablets for short-term acute pain. It is a strong anti-inflammatory that is not meant for long-term use.

From$0.67/ tabletView

Xylocaine

Lidocaine

50gm

Lidocaine gel for local anaesthesia and pain relief. It numbs the skin or area it is applied to, providing short-term relief.

From$5.00/ tubeView

Ansaid

Flurbiprofen

100mg

Flurbiprofen tablets for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It is also available as a topical gel for localised joint pain.

From$22.30/ tubeView

Acular

Ketorolac

0.4%

Ketorolac eye drops for conjunctivitis and ocular inflammation. As an NSAID, it offers anti-inflammatory action without the use of steroids.

From$22.00/ bottleView

Key points

  • Acute pain is the body’s rapid warning signal, triggered by tissue damage, illness or a medical procedure.
  • The listed products contain several medicine classes, including anti-inflammatory drugs and local anaesthetics.
  • It can appear almost anywhere in the body, from a headache or toothache to post-surgical or post-injury soreness.

Medicines listed for Acute Pain

Seven products are listed for Acute Pain. The listed products contain Ketorolac, Mefenamic Acid, Etodolac, Celecoxib and Lidocaine. These belong to the anti-inflammatory and local anaesthetic classes, which are used for pain relief. Ketorolac is available as a tablet and an eye drop, while Mefenamic Acid is in a tablet. The remaining ingredients are found in capsules and a topical tube.

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