Anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs)
Key facts You can buy NSAIDs with a doctor’s prescription or over-the-counter to relieve pain, inflammation and fever. NSAIDs can cause side effects such as stomach upsets and bleeding. You can reduce risk of side effects by taking NSAIDs occasionally, for limited time and at the lowest dose that relieves your symptoms. There are many brand names for the same NSAID medication, and many different types of NSAID available, so be careful not to take more than you need by mistake. What are NSAIDs? Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, also known as NSAIDs are medicines that are used to relieve pain, and