Pain Relief
From everyday headaches to chronic joint pain. Paracetamol and ibuprofen on the shelf; codeine combinations under our pharmacist's supervision; topical gels for joints and muscles. If you've been using pain relief regularly and want a review, the pharmacist's here.
Pain relief products
1 live · 5 coming soonSolpadeine Max 24 Tablets
Strong pain relief for moderate pain not eased by ordinary painkillers. Pharmacy-only — questionnaire required.
Nurofen Plus 24 Tablets
Stronger relief than ibuprofen alone for migraine, back pain, period pain.
Paracetamol 500 mg 32 Tablets
First-line pain and fever relief for adults and children over 12. Up to 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Ibuprofen 200 mg 24 Tablets
Anti-inflammatory pain relief for headache, period pain, dental pain, muscular pain.
Voltarol 12-Hour Joint Pain Gel 100 g
Topical anti-inflammatory for joint and muscular pain. Twice-daily application.
Anadin Extra 16 Tablets
Triple-action relief for headache and tension pain.
When to talk to the pharmacist before buying
- You've used painkillers for more than 3 consecutive days for a headache — overuse can itself become a cause of headaches.
- You've used pain relief for more than 10 days for any other pain — we'd want to understand what's driving it.
- You're already taking other medicines — particularly blood thinners, certain antidepressants, methotrexate, or other anti-inflammatories.
- You have stomach ulcers, asthma, heart, kidney or liver problems — ibuprofen and aspirin may not be safe; we can recommend an alternative.
- You're pregnant or breastfeeding — paracetamol is generally safe but ibuprofen is not recommended; ask us first.
- The pain is severe, sudden, or unlike anything you've had before — that's a "see a doctor today" sign, not an OTC situation.
If any of these apply, walk in, phone 0113 244 1551, or message WhatsApp first — it takes us five minutes to point you to the right thing.