Aleve Pain Relievers

Living in pain isn't something you have to do; Staples has the Aleve, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and aspirin you need to feel better fast. With pain-relief medications available over-the-counter, purchase boxes of individual packets to store in the office or at home, so you get the pain relief you need at any time.

Benefits of Pain-Relief Medication
Pain makes it hard to work, sleep and interact in daily life. Pain relief medications work quickly, often within 15 to 45 minutes, but they can take up to an hour or two to be working to their full effect. Within that time, they begin providing relief from the aches and pains that make it hard to be yourself.

Varied Delivery Methods
This type of medicine comes in various delivery methods that can be better for different people, like liquid gels for teens who find it hard to swallow a pill or quick-release tablets for people who want faster relief. Pain medications come in other forms including pressed powder tablets and liquids. Tablets may or may not have a protective, smooth coating. The coatings help hold the pill together until it reaches the stomach and makes them easier to take, while those without a cover break down sooner for a quick release. Individual packets with single tablets make dosing simple because they include the appropriate dosage. Keep the packages when you use them and write the time on them to keep track of doses you've taken or given to a patient.

What Dosages do NSAIDs and Aspirin Come In?
NSAIDs purchased over the counter come in a few strengths and combinations. Naproxen tablets with 220mg each provide relief to patients taken individually or by taking two, depending on the age of the patient. Ibuprofen comes in 200mg and 400mg tablets most commonly. Aspirin comes in 800mg, 500mg, 325mg and numerous other strengths. Tablets are available in packs of 2, 6, 30, 50, 100, 200 and larger.

When is Aspirin a Better Choice Than Naproxen or Ibuprofen (NSAIDs)?
For many years before NSAIDs, aspirin was commonly used to treat ailments like headaches and pain. It also reduces the likelihood of blood clots that could lead to strokes or heart attacks. People who suffer from acid reflux or other conditions related to the stomach may benefit from taking ibuprofen or naproxen instead of aspirin, which can be harder on the stomach. Doctors prescribe both together for patients suffering from severe pain, but may prescribe aspirin to a patient with allergies to NSAIDs or vice-versa.

What Symptoms do Aleve and Other Pain Relievers Help?
Pain relievers treat a variety of conditions including arthritis, back and body aches, headaches, menstrual cramps, toothaches and other issues. A side effect of pain is the inability to sleep, so PM versions of NSAIDs include sleep aids in their mixtures, so patients can get the rest they need to recover. Pain-relief aids designed for sleep assistance work for up to 12 hours. Sinus and cold-relief options combine pain relief medications with those to treat congestion, headaches and pressure, helping people with colds recover more quickly.