Painkillers

Painkillers serve the pain relief of all possible pain conditions that can occur in the human body. Depending on the region and severity of the complaint, there are also various pain relievers, the effectiveness of which is designed for the respective deficit.

What are pain pills?

Painkillers belong to the group of analgesics (pain relievers). They are available in different strengths and, above all, in different areas and ranges.

A distinction is also made between homeopathic and conventional medicine or pharmaceutical pain tablets. The mode of action here is fundamentally different. Some pain pills are only available on prescription from a certain dosage, others generally. In the case of severe pain, going to the trusted doctor can usually not be avoided, especially in cases where the exact cause of the pain is unclear.

A patient should always consult a doctor here first. Pain tablets are designed to develop their pain-relieving effect in a short period of time in order to provide the user with the fastest possible relief.

Medical application, effect & use

Painkillers are usually swallowed whole with a sufficient amount of liquid (ideally water). There are also soluble forms of pain relievers, which are completely dissolved in liquid and taken by drinking.

Exact dosage and application instructions are included in the package insert that comes with every form of the pain reliever, regardless of strength or area of ​​activity. If the attending physician has ordered a different dosage, this must be used. The effect unfolds in different ways and in different ways.

Some pain pills work e.g. Muscle relaxing, antispasmodic, generally relaxing or also centrally in the brain, where they influence the pain center and reduce the pain perception there. Centrally acting pain pills are almost without exception only a prescription, as they are so-called opioids.

Herbal, natural & pharmaceutical pain relievers

In the category of Painkillers As already mentioned, there are major differences in the areas of action and the dosage. Pharmaceutical pain pills develop their effect primarily through the blood metabolism, while herbal ones have a broader spectrum of activity and work in several ways.

Sometimes, however, a longer or short-term consecutive intake is necessary, depending on the type of pain, in order to achieve a lasting effect. This is by no means due to the fact that a homeopathic remedy is less effective, but rather a different mode of action, which is primarily designed to have a lasting effect and not only for the moment or a certain duration of action of a few hours.

Pain tablets are also available in different dosages. When it comes to pharmaceuticals, the lowest possible dose should be used that provides satisfactory pain relief. This way, unwanted side effects or harmful side effects can be minimized. With increasing pain, a pain plan should be used very carefully and gradually. In homeopathy, less is often more anyway, and as a newcomer you should definitely seek advice on the intervals at which the tablets should be taken and what should be observed in order to achieve the greatest possible effect.

For example, with some products it is necessary to avoid toothpaste containing menthol, etc. To be briefly mentioned here are cannabinoids, which are used more frequently in natural pain therapy nowadays, especially for chronic pain, and are available in tablet form in certain pharmacies (prescription only).

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Risks, side effects & dangers

When using Painkillers side effects can also occur. The most common are stomach and intestinal problems such as nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Some pain pills also cause a so-called medication headache in retrospect, here it is important to ensure that the drug is discontinued and the side effects are eliminated. Often the mistake is made and the remedy is used again for the headache that occurs.

There is also the risk of overdosing with painkillers. This must be prevented and can have unforeseen consequences, including gastric perforations, bleeding and death. Long-term and not medically controlled taking of painkillers should be avoided at all costs, as long-term damage cannot be ruled out in some cases.

Some pain relievers, e.g. the liver and can cause significant permanent liver damage if taken long-term. You should also watch out for interactions with other drugs.