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Period Pain (Dysmenorrhea) Medications

Definition of Period Pain: difficult and painful menstruation

Drugs (by generic name) associated with Period Pain

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Period Pain. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.

Drug Name (View by: Brand \| Generic )	Reviews	Ratings
rofecoxib systemic (More...) class: cox-2 inhibitors	1 review	Rate it	10
valdecoxib systemic (More...) class: cox-2 inhibitors	1 review	Rate it	10
naproxen systemic (Pro, More...) class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents	19 reviews	Rate it	8.2
ibuprofen systemic (Pro, More...) class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents	7 reviews	Rate it	8.2
cramp bark systemic (More...) class:	2 reviews	Rate it	8.0
diclofenac systemic (Pro, More...) class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents	9 reviews	Rate it	7.9
mefenamic acid systemic (Pro, More...) class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents	15 reviews	Rate it	7.5
celecoxib systemic (Pro, More...) class: cox-2 inhibitors	0 reviews	Rate it	6.0
trolamine salicylate topical (More...) class: topical rubefacient	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
acetaminophen / magnesium salicylate / pamabrom systemic (More...) class: analgesic combinations	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
meclofenamate systemic (Pro, More...) class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
flurbiprofen systemic (Pro, More...) class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
acetaminophen / caffeine systemic (More...) class: analgesic combinations	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first
ketoprofen systemic (Pro, More...) class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents	0 reviews	Not rated Be the first

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