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Start with the category that matches what you are trying to understand. Categories explain purpose and regulatory status; they do not rank treatments or determine what is appropriate for you.

Important distinction: A disease-modifying medicine for a diagnosed inflammatory condition is not simply a stronger painkiller. An OTC topical is not equivalent to prescription therapy. A supplement is not FDA-approved for safety and effectiveness before marketing.

Prescription

Medicines used for pain, inflammation, or diagnosed underlying conditions—organized by purpose, never rank.

OTC

Nonprescription medicines and the label limits, warnings, and duplicate-ingredient questions that matter.

Topicals

Products applied to the skin, grouped by active ingredient and current Drug Facts or prescribing information.

Injections

Categories a licensed professional may discuss; this library does not decide candidacy or expected results.

Gout

Flare treatment and longer-term urate management are separated because they have different purposes.

Complementary

Supplements and non-drug approaches with regulatory status, evidence limits, and interaction questions in view.