№ |
Name |
Rating |
Nomination |
1 | Pentalgin | 4.51 | Best Cast |
2 | Nurofen | 4.47 | The most popular |
3 | Spazmalgon | 4.45 | The best ratio of price and quality |
4 | Ibuklin | 4.44 | Combination of ibuprofen and paracetamol |
5 | Novigan | 4.39 | Optimal for pain and spasms of smooth muscles |
6 | Deksalgin 25 | 4.31 | Most effective for back pain |
7 | Andipal | 4.13 | Best price |
8 | Motrin | 4.05 | Valid for up to 12 hours |
9 | Sedalgin Plus | 4.03 | |
10 | Tempalgin | 4.01 |
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Pain always arises inopportunely, forcing to change plans and abandon the usual way of life. It is extremely important not to leave pain unattended and eliminate the cause that caused the discomfort. But do not forget that to endure a headache, toothache, joint or muscle pain, especially severe, is not only physically difficult, but also extremely dangerous. The pharmaceutical market now offers a fairly large selection of painkillers with excellent efficacy and sold in pharmacies without a prescription. It is advisable to always have one of these medicines on hand so as not to become a hostage to pain.
We have compiled a rating of the most effective over-the-counter painkillers available without a doctor's prescription. The list of the best includes the most popular drugs with a large number of positive reviews, optimal composition and long-lasting effect. Before buying and using them, it will not be superfluous to familiarize yourself with the side effects and contraindications described in the instructions.Also, do not forget that pain medications do not cure, but only relieve symptoms, so it is still necessary to visit a doctor to find out the cause of the pain syndrome and eliminate it.
Top 10. Tempalgin
- Average price: 155 rubles. (20 tab.)
- Manufacturer: Sopharma (Bulgaria)
- Active ingredient: metamizole sodium + triacetonamine-4-toluenesulfonate
Tempalgin is a combination drug that can cope with almost all types of pain, for a long time relieving discomfort. It acts simultaneously as an analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and mild sedative. The medicine is considered quite strong, has a number of contraindications, can cause side effects. Tempalgin can be taken up to three times a day, 1-2 tablets. The drug is not compatible with alcohol, and is also not recommended for drivers, as it can reduce the reaction rate. The effectiveness of this medicine is beyond doubt, but due to its features, it often does not receive the highest ratings in reviews, especially from doctors.
- Affordable price range
- Combined composition with analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, sedative action
- Strong and long lasting analgesic effect
- Many contraindications and side effects
- Cannot be mixed with alcohol
- Not recommended for drivers
Top 9. Sedalgin Plus
- Average price: 235 rubles. (20 tab.)
- Manufacturer: Balkanpharma (Bulgaria)
- Active ingredient: metamizole sodium + caffeine + thiamine
Sedalgin Plus is a combined drug with a pronounced analgesic effect. It is prescribed for the relief of pain syndrome of various origins, has proven itself to be excellent for getting rid of headaches, including migraines, neuralgia, myalgia and more. Doctors recommend not to use the drug too often, because it can potentially cause many side effects, and it has a lot of contraindications. But in the event that you need to quickly relieve a headache, Sedalgin Plus is often indispensable. The medicine is relatively inexpensive, the reviews are generally positive. The tablets have an impressive size, do not contain a shell, so it is sometimes difficult to swallow them.
- Average cost
- Combined formulation for better performance
- Great for headaches, including migraines
- Many side effects and contraindications
- Large uncoated tablets
Top 8. Motrin
Motrin relieves pain quickly and is able to work for 12 hours, which distinguishes it from its analogues.
- Average price: 245 rubles. (20 tab.)
- Producer: Akrikhin (Russia)
- Active ingredient: naproxen
Motrin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug based on naproxen. The list of indications for use is quite extensive, but this medicine is especially often recommended to relieve joint pain. You can take the drug up to three times a day, but to minimize the risk of side effects, which the manufacturer describes quite a lot, it is recommended to use the drug in the smallest dose and only when necessary.Relief after taking occurs within 10-20 minutes, and the most pronounced result is achieved in 2 hours. The analgesic effect of Motrin can last up to 12 hours, but much depends on the dosage. Reviews about the remedy sometimes sound contradictory, which is mainly due not to its effectiveness, but to the risk of side effects.
- Average price range
- Large list of indications for use
- Pain relief 10-20 minutes after ingestion
- Action up to 12 hours
- Many side effects and contraindications
Top 7. Andipal
Andipal is the cheapest among the painkillers included in the rating and the winner in the Best Price nomination.
- Average price: 30 rubles. (20 tab.)
- Manufacturer: Pharmstandard (Russia)
- Active ingredient: bendazole + metamizole sodium + papaverine + phenobarbital
Andipal is a combined drug with analgesic, antispasmodic and sedative effects. The medicine has been known for a very long time, but continues to be relevant despite the regular appearance of new and more modern analogues. First of all, Andipal is prescribed for headaches caused by vasospasm, but can also be used for other indications. The composition contains phenobarbital - a serious tranquilizer, so after taking it, you should temporarily stop driving a car. Andipal costs quite inexpensively. There are few side effects described in the annotation, but they are possible and very unpleasant. The medicine receives good reviews from ordinary people. Many have been taking it for a long time, calling it the best for getting rid of headaches. Doctors are more restrained in their assessments, more often they recommend more expensive and modern means.
- Low price
- A drug known since Soviet times
- Combined composition
- Quickly and effectively helps with headaches
- Contains phenobarbital, a powerful tranquilizer
- There may be side effects
- Doctors do not recommend taking
Top 6. Deksalgin 25
Dexalgin 25 is one of the most effective over-the-counter drugs prescribed for back pain and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
- Average price: 305 rubles. (10 tab.)
- Manufacturer: Berlin-Chemie / Menarini (Germany)
- Active ingredient: dexketoprofen
Dexalgin 25 is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug based on dexketoprofen. It has an analgesic and antipyretic effect, has a moderate anti-inflammatory effect. Painful symptoms subside within 30 minutes and do not bother 4-6 hours. The medicine is prescribed for toothache, diseases of the musculoskeletal system, dysmenorrhea. Before taking it, you should take into account contraindications and get acquainted with the list of side effects. The tool costs slightly above average, the reviews receive conflicting. Dexalgin 25 is most praised by those who took it for toothache.
- Quick effect within 30 minutes
- The action lasts 4-6 hours
- Great for tooth and joint pain
- Above average cost
- Many contraindications and side effects
Top 5. Novigan
Novigan can be used for various types of pain, but is considered one of the most effective for pain arising from spasms of smooth muscles.
- Average price: 210 rubles. (20 tab.)
- Manufacturer: Dr. Reddy's (India)
- Active ingredient: ibuprofen + pitofenone + fenpiverinium bromide
Novigan combines the action of an analgesic and antispasmodic, which helps him to more effectively deal with pain. A large dose of ibuprofen in the composition allows you to quickly give relief from toothache, headache, muscle or other types of pain, but is also a factor in the increased risk of side effects. Without consulting a doctor, you can take Novigan for no more than five days. Reception by a long course is possible, but only under medical supervision. The medicine can affect the reaction rate, therefore it is not recommended for drivers. Do not drink alcohol after taking the tablets. Reviews of those who have taken this drug confirm its effectiveness in getting rid of migraine, menstrual and other types of pain. The medicine costs at the level of analogues, therefore it is available to the majority.
- Average price range
- Combines the action of an analgesic and antispasmodic
- Large dose of ibuprofen
- Many side effects and contraindications
Top 4. Ibuklin
Ibuklin contains the optimal combination of ibuprofen and paracetamol, which, as has been clinically proven, are much more effective in combination than separately.
- Average price: 170 rubles. (10 tab.)
- Manufacturer: Dr. Reddy's (India)
- Active ingredient: ibuprofen + paracetamol
Ibuklin is a combination of paracetamol and ibuprofen, which allows you to relieve pain, relieve fever and has mild anti-inflammatory properties. It will help relieve headache, tooth or joint pain, relieve the symptoms of a hangover.It has been scientifically proven that the active ingredients in combination work much better than individually. You can take up to three tablets per day, but sometimes a smaller amount is enough. Therapy should not last more than five days. There are quite a few contraindications and side effects, but in the reviews the negative consequences of taking the drug are practically not mentioned. The tablets are quite large in size, which sometimes makes them difficult to swallow.
- Combined composition based on paracetamol and ibuprofen
- Helps with most types of pain
- Up to three tablets can be taken per day
- Average price range
- Tablets are large and hard to swallow
- Do not drink for more than five days in a row
- Many side effects and contraindications
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Top 3. Spazmalgon
Spasmalgon is an anesthetic drug that has a cost at the level of analogues. At the same time, it receives higher ratings in reviews, therefore it becomes the winner in the nomination “Best value for money”.
- Average price: 185 rubles. (20 tab.)
- Manufacturer: Zdravle (Serbia)
- Active ingredient: metamizole sodium + pitofenone + fenpiverinium bromide
Spasmalgon is a drug with a combined composition that is effective for quickly relieving pain, relaxing smooth muscles, and reducing elevated body temperature. The medicine is prescribed for pain in the joints, myalgia, neuralgia, hepatic and renal colic.Although the manufacturer in the annotation indicates a considerable list of side effects, doctors in their reviews say that Spazmalgon is one of the safest drugs for pain and negative consequences while taking it are extremely rare. The medicine is relatively inexpensive. You can take it 2-3 times a day, but the course should not exceed five days. For children under 15 years of age, the drug is contraindicated.
- Combined formulation for better performance
- Minimal risk of side effects
- Average price range
- Cannot be taken for more than five days
- Forbidden to children
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Top 2. Nurofen
Nurofen can be called the most popular pain remedy from those participating in this rating, because we found the most reviews about it with high ratings for effectiveness and quality.
- Average price: 160 rubles. (20 tab.)
- Producer: Reckitt Benckiser (Great Britain)
- Active ingredient: ibuprofen
Nurofen is an ibuprofen-based drug that is effective against various types of pain - headache, toothache, joint, muscle, and also helps to reduce fever, relieve colds and acute respiratory viral infections. The medicine is actively advertised, thanks to which it is well known to many consumers. There are analogues cheaper, but it is Nurofen that is considered optimal in quality. Pain relief occurs within 15-20 minutes after ingestion, and the effect can last up to 6-8 hours. The drug gets good reviews. People note its versatility, reasonable cost, high quality.Before use, it is important to learn about contraindications and possible side effects.
- One of the best ibuprofen based products
- Helps with most types of pain
- Reduces fever and relieves colds
- Pain relief in 15 minutes
- There are side effects and contraindications
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Top 1. Pentalgin
Pentalgin contains five active ingredients at once, the optimal combination of which guarantees the best analgesic effect.
- Average price: 215 rubles. (24 tab.)
- Manufacturer: Pharmstandard Leksredstva (Russia)
- Active ingredient: paracetamol + naproxen + caffeine + drotaverine hydrochloride + pheniramine maleate
Pentalgin is one of the most powerful over-the-counter pain relievers on the pharmaceutical market. Due to its multi-component composition, it is effective against different types of pain, but, like other similar remedies, it only relieves the symptoms, and does not treat the cause. Before taking it is important to familiarize yourself with the contraindications and possible side effects. The latter, according to reviews, are not so frequent, but still possible. Relief of the condition occurs quickly, the effect lasts for 6-8 hours. Take Pentalgin 1 tablet, 3-4 doses can be done per day. The drug gets very high ratings in the reviews, the cost is adequate for the quality. One of the disadvantages is the large size of the tablets, which have an oblong shape.
- Affordable cost
- Effective against most types of pain
- Quick effect lasting up to 8 hours
- Large list of side effects and contraindications
- Large sized tablets
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