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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.

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