Headache is perhaps one of the most common types of pain that every person has to face. The cause of its occurrence may lie in traumatic brain injuries, overwork, lack of sleep, frequent stress, surges in blood pressure, etc. The best headache remedies can quickly and effectively relieve the resulting syndrome and bring an improvement in the patient’s general condition. Before using any type of drug, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
Analgin Avexima
Analgin Avexima is one of the most popular and effective drugs used to eliminate headaches. The analgesic helps well with moderate, but not intense pain, when more potent substances are needed. One of the negative consequences of Analgin is its ability to thin the blood, so its use is completely contraindicated for people suffering from hemophilia and other types of blood clotting disorders.
Tempalgin
Tempalgin is a highly effective analgesic that is often used for headaches. Its main active ingredient metamizole sodium quickly eliminates the symptoms of pain. The drug can be used up to two to three times a day. The duration of treatment is determined solely by the attending physician. The use of the medication is prohibited for serious pathologies affecting the blood, liver and kidneys. Long-term use of an analgesic can cause a number of adverse reactions.
Solpadeine
Solpadeine is an effective tablet used to relieve headaches.
Its main active ingredients are paracetamol, caffeine and codeine. The maximum permissible daily dose of the drug is 8 tablets. Solpadeine should not be used as an analgesic for more than five days. In case of pathologies of the circulatory system, impaired functioning of the kidneys, liver, glaucoma, respiratory failure, the analgesic is completely contraindicated. Long-term use of Solpadeine can cause sleep disturbances, problems in the digestive system and increased heart rate.
Nise
Nise belongs to the group of NSAIDs, the main active ingredient of which is nimesulide.
The drug effectively eliminates pain when headaches of various origins occur. Before starting to take it, it is advisable to consult a doctor, since the drug has multiple contraindications and side effects. It is not recommended to take tablets more than twice a day, and the total time of therapy should not exceed ten days. Nise should absolutely not be used by people suffering from severe pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, or with serious disorders in the functioning of the liver and kidneys.
Analogs
If the doctor does not diagnose positive dynamics in a patient with severe back and joint pain, it is permissible to prescribe Analgin analogues:
- Tempalgin;
- Baralgin;
- Maxigan;
- Algopirin;
- Metapyrin;
- Metamizole;
- Revalgin.
Since the drugs differ in the method of administration, dosage and contraindications, self-prescription is unacceptable, and with a medical recommendation, it is necessary to read the instructions.
Tempalgin or Analgin – which is better?
The main component of Tempalgin is metamizole sodium, so patients tend to consider both prescriptions to be the same drug with different names. This is not so: in addition to the indicated substance, Tempalgin includes tempidone, a component that is sedative and enhances the effect of metamizole. The pharmacological synergy of the inclusions provides pain relief and a mild sedative effect for 5-7 hours.
Both prescriptions cope well with moderate back pain, but due to the calming effect of Tempalgin, it is not prescribed to patients whose activities are associated with precision mechanisms, driving vehicles, or work that requires concentration.
Baralgin or Analgin – what to choose for joint pain?
A special feature of Baralgin is the synergism of two components: an antispasmodic and an analgesic, which are represented by pitofenone and metamizole sodium. The medicine eliminates pain, spasms, and reduces temperature. The drug is especially effective in the fight against pain syndromes in the following pathologies:
- joint pain;
- inflammation of muscle tissue;
- neuralgia;
- osteoratritis;
- radiculitis.
In comparison with Analgin, Baralgin, even in tablets, is able to reduce severe pain, demonstrates a prolonged effect (up to 12 hours) and quick results after administration. In this case, the medicine provokes hypotension and is therefore not recommended for patients with low blood pressure.
Revalgin or Analgin – which is cheaper?
Revalgin is also characterized by similar analgesic and antispasmodic activity. The drug is produced in India, 1 tablet or 1 ampoule contains 500 mg of metamizole. The cost of the drug is significantly higher than the same dosage of Analgin: for example, the price of 5 ampoules of Revalgin is about 135 rubles, while a package of Analgin with 10 injection doses will cost only 50 rubles. The price for the tablet form is also 2-2.5 times higher than the identical one for Analgin.
Spasmalgon
Spasmalgon is one of the best medications for getting rid of headaches. The drug not only relieves pain, but also the spasm that causes it. The antispasmodic analgesic can be used from the age of nine in the dosage recommended by the instructions for use. You can use the tablets up to two times a day, but the total treatment period should not exceed five days. Spazmalgon has a large list of contraindications, including heart failure, angina pectoris, intestinal obstruction, and serious pathologies of the liver and kidneys. With long-term use, the medication often leads to the development of various adverse reactions.
How is Pentalgin different?
By the way, modern Pentalgin, which is produced on the territory of the Russian Federation, is not at all the familiar Soviet “five” that was well known to us and perfectly helped against headaches. Then its composition was a combination of analgin, paracetamol, caffeine, phenobarbital and codeine - drugs with a powerful analgesic potential against neurological pain, although quite strongly depressing the central nervous system. Currently, manufacturers have completely changed the composition of the modern product in favor of improving the safety profile and expanding the indications for use, but sacrificed analgesic activity.
It is now a combination of paracetamol, naproxen, drotaverine, pheniramine and caffeine.
- Paracetamol 325 mg is a non-narcotic analgesic with central action.
- Naproxen 100 mg is an NSAID that provides a peripheral anti-inflammatory effect that enhances and prolongs the effect of paracetamol.
- Drotaverine 40 mg is a myotropic antispasmodic, the active ingredient of the original drug “No-shpa”. Relaxes the smooth muscles of the intestines, urinary and biliary tracts, uterus, blood vessels.
- Caffeine 50 mg is a psychostimulant, in this case it enhances the analgesic effect of the main components.
- Pheniramine 10 mg is an antihistamine that increases the analgesic activity of paracetamol and naproxen.
Packaging 24 tab.
Analysis of indications for use:
- Pain syndromes of various origins (including muscle pain, joint pain, radiculitis, menstrual pain, neuralgia, toothache. Headache due to fatigue, migraine, vegetative-vascular dystonia... Stop. Vegetative-vascular dystonia is a mythical diagnosis that is used by domestic experts to designate situations when the doctor doesn’t know what’s wrong with you and doesn’t want to figure it out. Most often, the cause of such headaches is beyond his competence and is the lot of neurologists and psychotherapists.
The fact that the manufacturer, in the conditions of the development of modern science, makes medical archaism in recommendations for the use of the drug causes not only surprise, but also a certain awkwardness. Thank you, this information is only available on the official website. The instructions for Pentalgin are limited to “headaches caused by spasm of cerebral vessels" - also a rather vague term that combines various conditions from cervical osteochondrosis until a hangover.Migraine and migraine-like pain are no longer listed as indications in the instructions. - Pain caused by spasm of smooth muscles during cholecystitis, renal colic, cholelithiasis.
- Traumatic and postoperative pain with the presence of an inflammatory process.
- Fever due to colds.
Thus, the difference between the drugs lies not only in composition, but also in pharmacodynamics and indications for use.
Release form:
- Tem - table. 10 or 20 pcs per package.
- Pen-n - tab. 4, 12 or 24 pcs per package.
Manufacturer:
Tempalgin - Sopharma, Bulgaria. Sopharma is a pharmaceutical company with an 80-year history, its own production of substances and traditionally (since Bulgaria was a country of the former socialist camp) for more than 40 years focused on the production of medicines mainly for the countries of the post-Soviet space.
Pentalgin - Pharmstandard-Leksredstva OJSC, Kursk, Russia. Pharmstandard is the largest Russian pharmaceutical concern and declares modern production technologies and proper quality.
Price difference
On average, 24 tablets of Pentalgin will cost you 1.6 times more than your opponent’s pack of 20 tablets.
From the point of view of the reputation of manufacturers and the comparability of the price category, Tempalgin and Pentalgin are approximately equal. In order to determine which is better, you should be guided by the nature of the pain syndrome, taking into account the new composition and indications for use for Pentalgin. In any case, it must be remembered that combined analgesics are first aid products exclusively for pain relief, and are not intended for chronic treatment.
Nalgesin
Nalgesin is a good analgesic that can effectively relieve headaches. Its main active component is naproxen. It is also prescribed for various pathologies associated with the musculoskeletal system, which are characterized by moderate and intense pain. Nalgesin effectively relieves discomfort. You can take the tablets more than three times a day after consulting your doctor. The good thing about the drug is that it can be used for a long period.
Ketanov
Ketanov is intended for short-term relief of both moderate and very severe headaches. It is permissible to use the drug up to four times a day. Use as a pain reliever for more than 48 hours is prohibited without consultation with a specialist. The tablets have various contraindications, including gastrointestinal pathologies, cranial hemorrhages, hemophilia or blood clotting disorders. Ketanov may be the culprit for surges in blood pressure, can provoke suffocation and cause bleeding of various kinds, so it is highly not recommended to prescribe the medication yourself.
Nurofen
Nurofen is considered a highly effective pain reliever with a large list of indications for use, including headaches. The main active ingredient of the tablets is ibuprofen. It quickly relieves pain, after which immediate relief occurs. For serious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and respiratory pathologies (in particular bronchial asthma), the use of the drug is not recommended. In case of renal failure and bleeding disorders, Nurofen is also not used. For adults, the drug can be used up to three times a day.
Baralgin's analogs
Drug substitutes differ in composition, medicinal properties, manufacturer, and restrictions on use.
Analogs are cheaper than Baralgin, indicating prices and country of origin
| Analogue | Price, in rubles | Manufacturer country |
| Baralgin | 190-1400 | India |
| Tempalgin | 130-550 | Bulgaria |
| Pentalgin | 70-280 | Russia |
| Nise | 220-350 | India |
| Nurofen | 80-450 | Great Britain |
| Took | 70-450 | India |
| Analgin | 7-60 | Russia |
| Ketorol | 40-160 | India |
| Spasmalgon | 120-450 | Serbia |
Tempalgin
The combined drug Tempalgin contains two components - metamizole sodium, like Baralgin, and the tranquilizer Tempidone. The analogue has several effects at once:
- pain reliever;
- weak anti-inflammatory;
- antipyretic;
- sedative.
Indications for use are the same as for the Baralgin analogue. The cost of 10 tablets is up to 2.5 times lower. Tempalgin is not available in ampoules and is sold freely without a prescription.
Pentalgin N
Pentalgin N is a potent medicine against headaches. It contains active ingredients such as metamizole, naproxen, phenobarbital, caffeine and codeine. The drug allows you to quickly relieve pain and spasms, resulting in a rapid improvement in the general condition of a person. Tablets of this type have a very large list of contraindications and side effects, which are best familiarized with before using them. Pentalgin N should not be used in patients with anemia, bronchial asthma, myocardial infarction, or arrhythmia. There are other contraindications, a full list of which can be found in the attached instructions.
The drug "Nurofen"
The drug "Nurofen" is another analogue of "Pentalgin". Available in the form of tablets, syrup, suppositories and capsules. Relieves tooth, headache, muscle and joint pain. Indicated for migraine, myalgia and neuralgia. Often used for influenza and ARVI. The therapeutic course is 2-3 days. The cost of the children's suspension is 120 rubles per 100 ml. The price of eight Nurofen Express capsules fluctuates around 130-150 rubles.
What is better, “Pentalgin” or “Nurofen”? According to patients, Pentalgin has a stronger effect, but side effects with its use also appear more often. These people consider Nurofen a more gentle medicine. It is noted that it quickly brings down the high temperature. Works flawlessly for joint diseases.
Sedalgin Plus
Sedalgin Plus is the best remedy on the pharmaceutical market for eliminating headaches. The drug belongs to the group of analgesics-antiperetics with a combined composition. Its main active ingredient is metamizole, the analgesic effect of which is enhanced by caffeine and thiamine. Tablets are used even for very intense pain characteristic of migraine. They are also recommended for women during menstruation to reduce pain. Sedalgin Plus is completely contraindicated for people suffering from serious liver pathologies, bronchospasm, insomnia, and also with impaired renal function.
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Release forms and composition
This product can be purchased in the form of an injection solution, as well as in tablet form. If a patient is prescribed Baralgin, the composition depends on the type of drug itself. It comes in one- and three-component types. The latter type is found more often in pharmacies. It contains the following components:
- metamizole;
- pitofenone hydrochloride;
- fenpiverine bromide.
All these components produce an antispasmodic and analgesic effect, reduce the intensity of the inflammatory process, muscle tone, stabilize body temperature, and block nerve impulses.
Baralgin in ampoules
The drug in liquid form is used to eliminate severe joint pain, fever and significant inflammation. Baralgin in ampoules is sold by prescription. It contains 500 mg of active substance. The medicine is administered only by doctors at a rate of 1 ml per minute.
Baralgin tablets
Each tablet contains 500 mg of the main substance. This form of the drug is used for moderate pain syndrome. Metamizole is quickly absorbed by the body. Its maximum concentration in blood serum is observed after 20 minutes.
