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Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)

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Paracetamol

What Is Paracetamol? What is paracetamol? Paracetamol is one of the most widely used medicines globally to treat pain (analgesic) and reduce fever (antipyretic). Are Paracetamol and Acetaminophen the same? Yes. “Paracetamol” and “Acetaminophen” are two different generic names for the exact same active medical ingredient. The chemical name is N-acetyl-p-aminophenol (often abbreviated as APAP). … Read more

Ibuprofen

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Ibuprofen

What Is Ibuprofen? Ibuprofen belongs to a group of medicines called Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Chemically, it is classified as a propionic acid derivative. In practical terms, Ibuprofen does three specific things: it reduces pain, lowers fevers, and reduces swelling and inflammation. It achieves this by temporarily stopping the body from producing certain chemicals that … Read more

Salsalate

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Salsalate

What Is Salsalate? Salsalate is a prescription medicine used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness. It belongs to a family of drugs called salicylates, which are a subcategory of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Salsalate is described as a “nonacetylated salicylate.” Chemically, it is essentially two molecules of salicylic acid joined together. When you swallow … Read more

Magnesium Salicylate

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Magnesium Salicylate

What Is Magnesium Salicylate? What is magnesium salicylate? Magnesium salicylate is a pain-relieving (analgesic) and anti-inflammatory medication. It belongs to a group of drugs called salicylates, which are part of the broader non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) family. Chemically, it is the magnesium salt of salicylic acid. The magnesium is combined with the salicylate to form … Read more

Choline Salicylate

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Choline Salicylate

What Is Choline Salicylate? What is choline salicylate? Choline salicylate is a pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory medicine. It is most commonly formulated as a topical gel used inside the mouth to soothe mouth ulcers, sore gums, and denture irritation. It belongs to a group of medicines called salicylates. Salicylates are chemical compounds derived from salicylic acid. … Read more

Sodium Salicylate

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Sodium Salicylate

What Is Sodium Salicylate? Sodium salicylate is a medication belonging to the salicylate class of drugs, used to relieve pain, lower fever, and reduce inflammation. Before modern NSAIDs like ibuprofen became widely available, sodium salicylate was commonly used to treat inflammatory joint conditions. Because it is chemically related to salicylic acid (the active compound found … Read more