If you’re in pain and you’re looking for relief in the form of an over-the-counter drug, you’ve got a slew of options. There’s acetaminophen, or Tylenol. There’s ibuprofen, which is used in products ...

Both drugs appear to be effective for relief of fever and pain in children under 2, though ibuprofen may offer some marginal benefits. By Nicholas Bakalar Some doctors prefer ibuprofen for treating ...

A new study suggests taking acetaminophen, especially during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, could lead to speech delays in children. For pregnant people, Acetaminophen has long been considered safe to ...

Kids with broken or sprained limbs don't need oral opioids to treat their pain, according to newly published findings from a ...

Older adults who take acetaminophen for pain generally or for osteoarthritis (OA) pain specifically have elevated risks for gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and renal adverse effects. Investigators ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Although both ibuprofen and acetaminophen reduce menstrual pain, ibuprofen appears to have more potent effects, according to investigators from the West Virginia University ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication includes acetaminophen for treating pain and fever and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for treating inflammatory conditions. These OTC pain relief ...

Acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in children under age 12, according to a new ...

This story was originally published on April 18, 2025, and has been updated. On Monday, President Trump announced that the Food and Drug Administration would be discouraging the use of acetaminophen ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Migraine sufferers may be able to get sufficient relief without turning to prescription drugs, according to two new studies. The studies, published in the latest issue of ...

Various prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications are available to treat chronic pain. Doctors will work closely with a person to determine the best pain medication for them. There are ...