Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen is found in many nonprescription and prescription products. It can address pain but is not an NSAID and does not modify an underlying inflammatory joint disease.
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Over-the-counter
Nonprescription medicines and the label limits, warnings, and duplicate-ingredient questions that matter.
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Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen is available without a prescription and in prescription strengths or products. The active ingredient and NSAID class matter more than the brand name.
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Naproxen products are available in nonprescription and prescription forms. Product strength, formulation, label directions, and other NSAID exposure all matter.
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