Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (Oral NSAIDs)
- What is it for
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a group of medications commonly used to treat pain and reduce inflammation. It can also be used to bring down the body temperature during a fever and to relieve headaches, joint or muscle pain/inflammation, gout attacks, toothaches and menstrual pain.
Examples of oral NSAIDs available over the counter include Ibuprofen and Naproxen. Other NSAIDs which require a prescription from the doctor include Diclofenac, Mefenamic Acid, Ketoprofen, Piroxicam, Indomethacin, Celecoxib and Etoricoxib.
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (Oral NSAIDs)
- Additional Information
If you experience the following symptoms, your condition may be too serious for self-treatment and you should consult a doctor:
- Ongoing fever even after 3 days of treatment
- Ongoing headache that lasts for more than 2 days
- No improvement in pain after 7 days of treatment
- Any of the above symptoms worsen after treatment
