Pentalgin or Nurofen: which is better?

Painkillers: features of choice

You don’t always need to discard old, proven remedies and buy those medicines that you heard about in advertising. Before a drug goes on sale, it undergoes clinical trials, but its side effects are often discovered only after it has been used by different people.

Before buying any medicine, you need to read its instructions. The action of analgesics most often relieves a person of a certain problem. For example, there are drugs that reduce joint pain. The most famous of them is butadione, but it adversely affects the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract. Piroxicam belongs to the latest generation of drugs, and causes complications several times less often.

Migraine medications should not be taken if you have any other symptoms of headache. Most often they do not help, and, in addition, they are very toxic. If you use a spray for migraines, then your body suffers less, but they also will not save you from ordinary headaches.

For headaches, a citramone tablet is most often sufficient. Moreover, it is now being released in an improved version. Aspirin and caffeine still remained in the composition, and paracetamol replaced the very toxic phenacetin. Therefore, the drug is called “Citramon-P”.

If you are concerned about the state of your gastrointestinal tract, then you need to take painkillers in instant forms. This type of drug is absorbed faster, so the mucous membranes are exposed to them for less time. However, any type of analgesics should not be taken frequently. This can lead to intestinal and stomach ulcers.

ANALGIN

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Veronica Sorokina
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I was afraid to use this analgesic during pregnancy, so the doctor prescribed Nurofen to me, it is made from ibuprofen and can be used by pregnant and lactating women. So I still use these capsules. I haven’t tried other remedies yet, my mother really advises me on different herbal infusions

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TUMARIS
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Hello. It is true that analgin is harmful to the heart. does it cause tachycardia?

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Cat
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Hello. Analgin is not harmful to the heart and does not cause tachycardia.

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Alevtina
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analgin is an old, proven and effective remedy, compared to more expensive analogues.

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Valentina Litvinenko
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Analgin is a savior, I drink even when my heart hurts badly, I was told by a nurse who worked on submarines for a very long time, thanks to her!

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Tanya Bryachak
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Your comment Analgin-ryatuvalnik. It helps me when I have a headache

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Vladimir Suprunov
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My body is predisposed to low blood pressure, sometimes my veins even disappear. I don’t drink coffee because I can’t sleep, but an analginic tablet helps after taking a minute, after 15 minutes my veins begin to appear and swell, I’m just resurrecting, I’m 63 years old.

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Yuri Sukhov
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Analgin injections helped with lower back pain that radiates to the leg. I tried ketorol before, but the pain relief time was much shorter.

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Nadezhda Kalentyeva
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How will painkillers help with sciatica?

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Mihey
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Analgin is a savior, I drink even when my heart hurts badly, I was told by a nurse who worked on submarines for a very long time, thanks to her!

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Natasha)))
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Nurse - on a submarine? Oh well…

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Evgeniy Afonin
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I haven’t drunk it yet, but I’ll try and tell you later

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Lesovik
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helps to increase blood pressure

Known painkillers

One of the well-known and available painkillers is analgin. But, alas, it is not the safest. It has been banned for several decades in some countries, such as England, Germany and Australia. With frequent use, this drug puts a lot of stress on the liver and disrupts hematopoietic function. In Russia, many drugs are produced based on analgin: baralgin, spazgan, tempalgin. But, if a person already has liver dysfunction, it is not advisable to take these drugs.

Aspirin has been used in medicine for more than 100 years. Many drugs are created on its basis, for example, askofen, citramon. It is contraindicated in children under 15 years of age, because when using aspirin during chickenpox or influenza, a complication may occur in children - Reye's syndrome. Problems with the stomach lining may also occur. For adults, this drug is considered quite safe. But if you have problems with the gastrointestinal tract or fragile blood vessels, then be careful.

Paracetamol, on the contrary, is harmless for children. It is often produced as part of combination drugs: coldrex, solpadeine, fervex. It is ideal as an antipyretic, but it should not be used as a hangover cure. In combination with alcohol, paracetamol causes complications on the liver.

Ibuprofen has gained popularity in the last 10 years. A small number of drugs are produced on its basis, such as Brufen and Nurofen. It is tolerated relatively well by the body. Also, this drug has less effect on the gastrointestinal tract than aspirin. But nevertheless, you need to carefully follow the daily dosage of ibuprofen. It is 1200 mg.

When choosing a medicine for an unexpected headache or toothache or fever, a person sometimes does not know which is better, how it will work, or whether there will be side effects. Even similar drugs have a different composition, pharmacological action, route of administration and dosage.

Pentalgin and Nurofen are very similar in their medicinal effects. Are there differences between them and which one to choose for different symptoms of the disease? Here we describe basic information about them, when certain tablets are needed, in what cases their use is unacceptable, and a comparative analysis.

Why can't you use

The drug is prohibited for use in the following body conditions:

• Severe kidney failure
• Low blood pressure
• Severe liver failure
• Asthma due to allergy to aspirin
• Chronic heart failure
• Problems with hematopoiesis
• Individual intolerance

Pentalgin

The drug is classified as an antispasmodic . An integral part of Pentalgin ICN, N, Plus is codeine phosphate, with its content medications are dispensed with a doctor's prescription. Green coated tablets are sold freely, packaged in 4, 6, 10, 12 pieces. There is also a gel.

• Paracetamol - 325 mg and Naproxen - 100 mg lower high fever and relieve pain.
• Caffeine – 50 mg, helps dilate blood vessels, increases activity, helps reduce headaches, improves well-being.
• Drotaverine hydrochloride – 40 mg, reduces the tone of smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, urinary, and vascular systems.
• Pheniramine maleate – 10 mg , antihistamine, calms the central nervous system, increases the activity of other components, reduces the risk of allergies.

Nurofen

Nurofen is classified as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug to reduce pain, including in joints and relieve inflammation. They produce tablets of 10 pieces, the active ingredient of which is ibuprofen - 200 mg. Other forms: suspensions, suppositories, with codeine and Nurofen Long with paracetamol. Available without a prescription.

Nurofen has an analgesic effect, fights inflammation and reduces fever. Promotes blood thinning and prevents platelet aggregation. Indications:

• Headaches, dental, menstrual, joint, rheumatic pains.
• Migraine.
• Injuries, sprains.
• Colds, ARVI, flu.

no more than 4 tablets per day . Children under 12 years of age are prescribed individually, the dose is calculated based on body weight; for pregnant women in the second trimester, the dose is monitored by a doctor.

Contraindications are: intolerance to ibuprofen or acetylsalicylic acid, gastrointestinal ulcers, severe pathologies of the heart, kidneys, liver, pregnancy in the first and third trimester, lactation, bronchial asthma, age under 6 years.

Use with extreme caution in case of ischemic heart disease, gastritis, enterocolitis, diabetes mellitus.

You should not take Nurofen with anticoagulants, acetylsalicylic acid, cyclosporine, anti-tuberculosis drugs, barbiturates, antidepressants, contraceptives, or alcohol.

Comparison of addiction in Ketanov and Tempalgin

Like safety, addiction also involves many factors that must be considered when evaluating a drug.

So, the totality of the values ​​of such parameters as “o syndrome” in Ketanov is quite similar to the similar values ​​in Tempalgin. Withdrawal syndrome is a pathological condition that occurs after the cessation of intake of addictive or dependent substances into the body. And resistance is understood as initial immunity to a drug; in this it differs from addiction, when immunity to a drug develops over a certain period of time. The presence of resistance can only be stated if an attempt has been made to increase the dose of the drug to the maximum possible. At the same time, in Ketanov the meaning of the “syndrome” is quite small, however, the same as in Tempalgin.

General characteristics

From the above it follows that both drugs have many of the same properties:

• They have similar pharmacological actions - analgesic, anti-inflammatory.
• Intended use – pain, and contraindications – pathologies of internal organs are similar.
• The substances are effective at elevated temperatures.
• Possible side effects are similar in the two options.
• Incompatible with drugs of some pharmacological groups, with alcohol.

General characteristics make it possible to use these drugs by adults who do not suffer from severe pathologies and allergies.

Why are there allergies?

Any drug always has undesirable effects. Specifically, Tempalgin does not often have side effects on the body. Usually, this occurs only against the background of long-term use of the drug. They manifest themselves in organ systems as follows:

• Burning sensation in the epigastrium, increased levels of ALT and AST, jaundice, increased bilirubin, cholestasis.
• Increased symptoms from the central nervous system, up to the occurrence of hallucinations.
• Changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, and the appearance of cyanosis.
• Renal dysfunction
• Allergy in its various manifestations.

Features

The two medications differ in their release forms, composition, effectiveness, and safety of use.

Pentalgin is a combination drug that contains five active ingredients; it is considered stronger, but has a negative effect on the liver due to metamizole sodium. Used to relieve spasms of smooth muscles, hepatic colic, chronic cholecystitis, cholelithiasis.

Nurofen contains one component in the composition; it is prescribed for joint and rheumatic pain, bruises, and sprains. Nurofen's release forms other than tablets are suppositories and suspensions, effervescent tablets, gels - 5%.

Which medicine is best and for whom

Distinctive features determine for which categories Pentalgin is better suited, and for whom Nurofen is better:

1. Pentalgin has a more effective effect, but the side effects are more extensive due to the five components in the composition.
2. For small children you can take Nurofen: suspension from 6 months, rectal suppositories. From 12 years old - tablets. Pentalgin with codeine is undesirable for children under 18 years of age, tablets for children under 12 years of age.
3. Pentalgin is not prescribed to pregnant women, but Nurofen can be taken in the second trimester if necessary.
4. Nurofen is safer for patients with kidney and liver diseases; for joint pain, you can use the gel.
5. To reduce menstrual pain, Pentalgin, which contains drotaverine, is suitable.
6. For elderly people with high blood pressure and atherosclerosis - Nurofen.
7. If you are sensitive to one of the components of Pentalgin, it is better to use Nurofen.
8. It is strictly not recommended to take it together; it will cause side effects, ulcers, and stomach bleeding.

In general, the effect of these drugs is determined by the individual characteristics of each organism . Long-term use of Pentalgin or Nurofen is possible after consultation with a specialist.

A headache can cause a lot of inconvenience and disturb your usual rhythm. To quickly get rid of painful discomfort, modern medicine offers a wide selection of analgesics, which differ in the degree of action and indications for use. Let's look at which medications for headaches are considered the best and most effective, as well as how to choose the right medicine.

Which brand of headache remedies should you choose?

Often the medicinal name is used by several manufacturers, but the effect of taking the drug is not always the same. Some pharmaceutical companies produce a more effective medicine, others less, although the active ingredients are the same (the cost may also differ, depending on the manufacturer). The secret lies in compliance with production technologies, the availability of clinical trials, the quality of purification of chemicals from impurities and other factors.

Let's consider which pharmaceutical companies are currently proven suppliers of effective and safe analgesics for headaches:

6. GlaxoWellcome Production

The best remedies for headaches

Citramon

This drug is one of the most common and accessible analgesics for headaches. Active ingredients: paracetamol (lowers temperature), aspirin (reduces inflammation, pain), caffeine (improves vascular function). Available in granules and tablets. Indications for use are: headache (especially often prescribed for colds and flu), toothache, muscle pain and migraine.

Advantages:

• quickly relieves pain;
• the drug is a combination drug, because has not only an analgesic effect, but also antipyretic and anti-inflammatory;
• low cost;
• widespread, can be found in any pharmacy.

Flaws:

• You cannot take the drug if there is alcohol in your body, so it is not suitable as a remedy for headaches with a hangover;
• long list of side effects;
• there are many contraindications for use: cirrhosis, hepatitis, pregnancy, lactation, high blood pressure, impaired kidney and heart function, hemophilia, etc.;
• helps increase blood pressure.

Ibuprofen

The drug is intended for severe pain. Active ingredient is ibuprofen. Available in the form of lozenges, tablets and capsules of prolonged action, suspensions, suppositories, ointments. The drug is prescribed when pain is caused by nervous tension, migraine, regular use of medications, and dysfunction of the cervical joints.

Advantages:

• wide range of application: headache, pain due to arthritis, rheumatism, radiculitis, etc., which makes the drug a universal pain reliever;
• can be used not only as an analgesic drug, but also as an antipyretic and anti-inflammatory agent;
• acts quickly - 10 minutes after administration, the medicine reduces pain;
• long-term effect of taking it.

Flaws:

• tends to accumulate in joint tissues;
• usually well tolerated, but in rare cases it can cause side effects: stomach ulcers, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, nausea, vomiting, etc.;
• intake depends on nutrition - you need to take the tablet before meals;
• The drug is not prescribed to pregnant, lactating women and children under 6 years of age.

Aspirin

The drug is effective for both mild and severe headaches of various types: sinusitis, hangover, migraine, squeezing pain. The active ingredient is acetylsalicylic acid, which has the properties of thinning the blood, eliminating inflammation, and blocking pain receptors in the brain. Reception is recommended during meals.

Advantages:

• improves blood circulation and relieves inflammation;
• has an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic effect;
• low cost;
• allowed to be taken as a prophylaxis against heart disease in small doses;
• different release forms: soluble, tablets with and without coating.

Flaws:

• prohibited for use by children under 15 years of age, during pregnancy and lactation;
• should not be taken for more than a week;
• Side effects may occur; long-term use can lead to irritation and inflammation of the stomach walls.

Spasmalgon

The principle of action of the active components (metamizole sodium - reduces inflammatory processes, pitofenone hydrofluoride - relieves pain, fenpiverinium bromide - relaxes muscles) is aimed at eliminating sharp contraction of blood vessels and relaxing muscles. Most often prescribed for tension pain and tension caused by stress, which are characterized by cramping, stabbing sensations. Release form: tablets and injections. Must be taken after meals.

Advantages:

• quickly relieves pain;
• wide scope of application: used for dental, joint, headache, muscle pain;
• the medicine has an affordable price.

Flaws:

• many contraindications;
• long-term use is prohibited;
• cannot be taken if there is alcohol in the body, therefore it is not suitable for relieving headaches during a hangover.

No-shpa

It is prescribed mainly for tension-type headaches (occurring after physical or psycho-emotional stress), which is characterized by moderate intensity, absence of pulsation, and a feeling of squeezing of the temples. The action of the active component (drotaverine) is aimed at relieving smooth muscle spasms, relaxing muscles and eliminating pain symptoms. Release form: ampoules for injections, tablets.

Advantages:

• inexpensive and effective antispasmodic;
• quickly dissolves and is absorbed in the stomach, so 5 minutes after administration, an analgesic effect occurs;
• considered a universal remedy for pain in the head, stomach, chest and menstruation;
• It is allowed to take it at all stages of pregnancy.

Comparison of the effectiveness of Ketanov and Tempalgin

Ketanov is more effective than Tempalgin - this means that the ability of the drug substance to provide the maximum possible effect is different.
For example, if the therapeutic effect of Ketanov is more pronounced, then with Tempalgin it is impossible to achieve this effect even in large doses.

Also, the speed of therapy is an indicator of the speed of therapeutic action in Ketanov and Tempalgin, as well as bioavailability - the amount of a drug substance reaching the place of its action in the body. The higher the bioavailability, the less it will be lost during absorption and use by the body.

Which headache remedy should I buy?

In order to choose the right headache medication, you need to consider the following factors:

• Cause of headache. Nervous stress, physical trauma to the head, pathologies of any part of the head (ears, eyes, etc.), cerebrovascular diseases, long-term use of medications, colds, weather, work, hangover, intracranial pathologies can cause headaches. To prevent pain from reappearing after the medication wears off, it is necessary to eliminate the cause of its occurrence.
• The nature of the pain (dull, sharp, throbbing, squeezing, constant or throbbing) and location (frontal, temporal, occipital).
• The presence of other symptoms (dizziness, fear of light, nausea, etc.).

1. It is important to determine what caused the headache. If a person has a migraine or tension pain, which is characterized by a certain localization (forehead, one side of the head, temples), then it is better to choose drugs containing ibuprofen or medications that have an analgesic and sedative effect.

2. If the cause of cephalgia is the dilation or narrowing of blood vessels, then it is better to choose medications containing analgin, paracetamol, caffeine (if the pressure is not elevated), acetylsalicylic acid.

3. During pregnancy and lactation, drugs based on paracetamol and no-spa are recommended.