not in the rest of the body. This means that acetaminophen is generally safer and has fewer side effects than the NSAIDS. This product is also the best choice for treating pain or fever in children. People with liver disease or those who are taking medication that can damage the liver should talk to their Doctor or Peoples Drug Mart Pharmacist before taking acetaminophen.
....One should not consume alcohol while taking ASA, ibuprofen, other NSAIDs or acetaminophen. It could lead to a greater chance of developing a stomach ulcer if you are taking NSAIDs. It could lead to liver damage if taken with acetaminophen.
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....The other form of pain relieversare those that are rubbed on the skin (topical). These products also fall into two main categories, topical NSAIDs and counter-irritants. Topical NSAIDs seep through the skin and act similarly to their ‘by mouth’ companions, but generally they tend to act only where they are applied. These topical products are very advantageous if only a specific part of your body hurts, like a shoulder or knee. Most of the over the counter topical pain relievers contain a product similar to ASA. Some preparations contain ibuprofen and other prescription NSAIDs. These NSAIDs are prepared in a special gel-like base that ‘pushes’ the drug through the skin and into the |
body quickly. These formulations are usually prepared by specialized Compounding Pharmacies. Some Peoples Pharmacies may have the facilities to compound these and other specialized products. The side effects and warnings signs for these topical products are similar to those seen with oral NSAIDs, but they are not as big of a concern because the doses used are a lot lower. The counter-irritant topical creams interfere with your body’s sensation of pain. These products generally contain menthol, eucalyptus, and other ingredients. These ingredients either cause the sensation of warmth or cooling, which dulls the body’s ability to feel pain in the area where these
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