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Acute Pain

Acute pain is the body’s normal response to tissue damage, triggered by an obvious injury such as a fracture, dental disease, or operation. It usually resolves within days or weeks as the underlying cause heals.

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

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

Key points

  • Acute pain is defined as pain lasting less than one month with an identifiable cause such as injury, trauma, surgery, or infection.
  • Pain is the most common reason people seek medical care, and almost everyone experiences it at some point.
  • If severe acute pain is left untreated, it may predispose the person to developing chronic pain.

Medicines listed for Acute Pain

The listed products contain Celecoxib and Mefenamic Acid, both non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These medicines reduce the inflammation and pain signals that arise when tissue is damaged. Celebrex is available as a capsule in 100 mg and 200 mg strengths; Ponstel is a tablet in 250 mg and 500 mg strengths.

Further reading

What is acute pain?

Acute pain is the body's normal response to tissue damage, triggered by an obvious cause such as a fracture, dental disease, or operation. It is defined as pain lasting less than one month with an identifiable cause such as injury, trauma, surgery, or infection.

What causes acute pain?

Acute pain is triggered by an obvious cause such as a fracture, dental disease, or operation, and has an identifiable cause such as injury, trauma, surgery, or infection.

What medication for acute pain can I buy online?

The medicines listed for acute pain include products containing mefenamic acid and celecoxib. Examples include Ponstel and Celebrex.

Are medicines for acute pain available over the counter in South Africa?

Yes, online. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order medicines for acute pain. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.

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Do you deliver medicines for acute pain to South Africa?

Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.

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