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Painkiller Medications - Page 11

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
Tylenol Arthritis Pain 3.0 3 reviews for Tylenol Arthritis Pain to treat Pain Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous analgesics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Aspercreme Pain Relieving Heat Gel 3.3 4 reviews for Aspercreme Pain Relieving Heat Gel to treat Pain Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
menthol topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
mefenamic acid 3.3 4 reviews for mefenamic acid to treat Pain Rx C N X
Generic name:
mefenamic acid systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Xtampza ER 3.3 24 reviews for Xtampza ER to treat Pain Rx N 2 X
Generic name:
oxycodone systemic
Drug class:
Opioids (narcotic analgesics)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
diflunisal 4.0 4 reviews for diflunisal to treat Pain Rx C N
Generic name:
diflunisal systemic
Brand name:
Dolobid
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, salicylates
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
pramoxine 4.0 3 reviews for pramoxine to treat Pain Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pramoxine topical
Brand names:
Pramox, Prax, Sarna Sensitive
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Salonpas-Hot 4.0 1 review for Salonpas-Hot to treat Pain Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Hysingla ER 4.1 97 reviews for Hysingla ER to treat Pain Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
hydrocodone systemic
Drug class:
Opioids (narcotic analgesics)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Paracetamol 4.1 8 reviews for Paracetamol to treat Pain Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous analgesics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
meloxicam 4.3 37 reviews for meloxicam to treat Pain Rx C N X
Generic name:
meloxicam systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
acetaminophen / codeine 4.4 202 reviews for acetaminophen / codeine to treat Pain Rx C M X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / codeine systemic
Drug class:
narcotic analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
capsaicin / menthol / methyl salicylate 4.5 3 reviews for capsaicin / menthol / methyl salicylate to treat Pain OTC N N
Generic name:
capsaicin / menthol / methyl salicylate topical
Brand names:
Bio-Therm Pain Relieving Lotion, Dendracin Neurodendraxcin, Exoten-C Pain Relief, Medi-Derm Rx, Medrox, Medrox-Rx, New Terocin, Rematex
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Tiger Balm Extra Strength 4.5 2 reviews for Tiger Balm Extra Strength to treat Pain OTC N N
Generic name:
camphor / menthol topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
lidocaine 4.6 144 reviews for lidocaine to treat Pain Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Brand names:
Lidocaine Viscous, Aloe Vera Burn Relief Spray with Lidocaine, AneCream, Anestacon, Astero, Bactine, Bruselix Cream, Bruselix Gel, CidalEaze, DermacinRx Lidotral, DermacinRx Lido V Pak, Eha Lotion, Glydo, LidaMantle, Lidocan III, Lidocan Patch, Lidocan V, Lidocan VI, Lidocan VII, Lidogel, Lidopac, LidoRx, Lidotrans 5 Pak, Lidozion, LMX 4, LMX 5, LTA II Kit, Lydexa, Medi-Quik Spray, Moxicaine, RadiaGuard, RectiCare, Regenecare HA Spray, Topicaine, Tranzarel, Xylocaine Jelly, Xylocaine Topical, Zionodil
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Belbuca 4.7 23 reviews for Belbuca to treat Pain Rx C 3 X
Generic name:
buprenorphine systemic
Drug class:
Opioids (narcotic analgesics)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
capsaicin 4.7 64 reviews for capsaicin to treat Pain Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
capsaicin topical
Brand names:
Aspercreme Warming Pain Relief Patch, Axsain, Capsagel Extra Strength, Capsin, Capzasin, Capzasin-HP, Capzasin-P, Capzasin Back and Body, Castiva Warming, Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin, Qutenza, Salonpas-Hot, Sloan's Liniment, Theragen HP, Zostrix, Zostrix Diabetic Foot Pain, Zostrix Neuropathy, Zostrix Sports
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
BC Arthritis 5.0 6 reviews for BC Arthritis to treat Pain OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin / caffeine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Clinoril 5.0 2 reviews for Clinoril to treat Pain Rx C N X
Generic name:
sulindac systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Tylenol PM 5.0 4 reviews for Tylenol PM to treat Pain OTC N N X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Lidocaine Viscous 5.1 9 reviews for Lidocaine Viscous to treat Pain Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
menthol 5.2 26 reviews for menthol to treat Pain Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
menthol topical
Brand names:
Biofreeze, ActivICE, Aspercreme Max No Mess Roll-On, Aspercreme Pain Relieving Heat Gel, Bengay Cold Therapy Gel, Bengay Ultra Strength Pain Relieving Patch, BENGAY Vanishing Scent, Bengay Zero Degrees, Blue-Emu Maximum Strength Arthritis, Muscle & Joint Pain Relief, Blue Gel, Cool 'n Heat Patch, Flexall, Gold Bond Medicated Maximum Strength Foot, Icy Hot Advanced Relief Pain Relief Patch, Icy Hot Extra Strength, Icy Hot Medicated Spray, Icy Hot Vanishing Scent Pain Relieving Gel, Max-Freeze, Mineral Ice, Sombra Cool Therapy, Stopain, Therapeutic Ice
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
flurbiprofen 5.3 3 reviews for flurbiprofen to treat Pain Rx C N X
Generic name:
flurbiprofen systemic
Drug class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Trezix 5.3 13 reviews for Trezix to treat Pain Rx C 3 X
Generic name:
acetaminophen / caffeine / dihydrocodeine systemic
Drug class:
narcotic analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
aspirin / oxycodone 5.4 5 reviews for aspirin / oxycodone to treat Pain Rx B 2 X
Generic name:
aspirin / oxycodone systemic
Brand names:
Endodan, Percodan
Drug class:
narcotic analgesic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
hydrocodone 5.5 190 reviews for hydrocodone to treat Pain Rx C 2 X
Generic name:
hydrocodone systemic
Brand name:
Hysingla ER
Drug class:
Opioids (narcotic analgesics), antitussives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

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Alternative treatments for Pain

The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Pain. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However, there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Pain.

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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