Pain Relief

Anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs)

Diclofenac, celecoxib, and NSAIDs for inflammation and joint pain

39 drugs
18 OTC
23 Prescription

Painkiller

NSAID — Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

4

Aceclofenac

Prescription

Body pain, joint pain, arthritis (joint swelling and stiffness), back pain, toothache, muscle pain, menstrual pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis

Aceclofen Tablet 100mgAceclofenac InjectionAcelodon GelAcenac Tablets 100mgAcenol 100mg TabletsAcenol 200mg TabletsAcizip-100 TabletsActinac 100 Tablets

Ketoprofen

Prescription

Body pain, joint pain, arthritis, back pain, muscle pain, menstrual pain (period pain), toothache, pain after surgery, swelling and inflammation

Aldipin CapsulesKetonal Injection

Ketorolac Tromethamine

Prescription

Moderate to severe pain after surgery, severe body pain, short-term pain relief when other painkillers are not enough

Dolac-30 InjectionKetolac InjectionKetolac TabletKetorolac InjectionKetorolac Tromethamine Dispersible 10mg Tablets

Mefenamic Acid

OTC

Menstrual pain (period pain), headache, toothache, body pain, muscle pain, joint pain, mild to moderate fever, pain after surgery or injury

Fenamex-DT TabletPonstan Capsules

Topical pain reliever

combination anti-inflammatory and counter-irritant

1

Aceclofenac; Methyl Salicylate; Capsaicin; Linseed Oil

OTC

Joint pain, back pain, body pain, muscle aches, sprains, arthritis pain, knee pain, neck stiffness, sports injuries

Achrelif GelAcycor Plus Gel

Topical anti-inflammatory painkiller

NSAID combination

2

Aceclofenac; Methyl salicylate; Menthol; Linseed Oil

OTC

Body pain, joint pain, back pain, muscle pain, sprains, strains, knee pain, neck stiffness, arthritis pain, sports injuries

Fexodeep Gel 30gStednac Gel

Diclofenac Sodium; Capsaicin; Menthol; Linseed Oil

OTC

Joint pain, muscle pain, body pain, back pain, arthritis (joint swelling and stiffness), sprains, strains, sports injuries, neck pain, knee pain

Chakapain GelRellxtra GelRitafenac GelZabnac Gel

Painkiller and anti-inflammatory

NSAID + Analgesic combination

4

Aceclofenac; Paracetamol

Prescription

Body pain, joint pain, back pain, toothache, headache, muscle pain, arthritis (joint swelling and stiffness), menstrual pain, fever with body aches

Aceclomax TabletsActinac Plus TabletAcycor Plus TabletsBreclomol TabletsCeflonac Forte Tablets

Diclofenac Sodium; Paracetamol

OTC

Body pain, joint pain, back pain, toothache, headache, muscle pain, menstrual cramps (period pain), pain after surgery, arthritis, fever with body pain

Alfemol CapsulesDicloplus TabletsDicnac 550 TabletInflanil CapletLinafenac Tablets 550mgLofnac Plus TabletsMazoka TabletMeCure's Diclopar

Diclofenac; Paracetamol

Prescription

Body pain, joint pain, back pain, toothache, headache, muscle pain, menstrual pain (period pain), arthritis, mild to moderate pain with swelling, post-surgery pain, fever

Babadol TabletsDicgem TabletVadis Diclofenac Plus CapsuleVizierirora Plus Tablets

Ibuprofen; Paracetamol

OTC

Headache, body pain, toothache, menstrual pain (period pain), back pain, muscle pain, joint pain, fever, cold and flu symptoms, mild arthritis pain

Brustan Plus TabletsIbulock Plus TabletsLotemp Plus Tablets

Painkiller and anti-inflammatory

NSAID — COX-2 inhibitor

1

Celecoxib

Prescription

Joint pain (arthritis), body pain, swelling and stiffness in joints, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, menstrual pain, acute pain from injuries or surgery

Alfalex CapsulesCelecoxib 200mg CapsuleCelecoxib 200mg CapsulesCelecoxib Sandoz 200mg CapsulesCeloxigen-100 CapsulesCeloxigen-200 CapsulesColcibra 100mg CapsulesColcibra 200mg Capsules

Corticosteroid

steroid anti-inflammatory

1

Dexamethasone

Prescription

Severe allergic reactions, asthma attacks, swelling and inflammation, arthritis, skin conditions like eczema, eye inflammation, some types of cancer treatment support, cerebral malaria (brain swelling from malaria), croup in children, severe body swelling

Anisun Dexamethasone Tablets 0.5mgArcadia Tablet 1mgArcadia Tablets 0.5mgArtemis Dexamethasone 0.5mg TabletArtemis Dexamethasone 1mg TabletBanakeme Tablets 0.5mgBedixa 0.5mg TabletsBleor Dexamethasone Tablets 0.5mg

Corticosteroid and Antibiotic combination

eye preparation

2

Dexamethasone; Tobramycin

Prescription

Eye infections with swelling, red eye (apollo) with bacterial infection, eye inflammation after surgery, conjunctivitis caused by bacteria

Obadex Eye DropsTobradex Eye Drop

Dexamethasone; Neomycin

Prescription

Eye infections with inflammation, red and swollen eyes from bacterial infection, eye inflammation after surgery, conjunctivitis (apollo) with bacterial infection

Dexoptic-N Eye DropsNecodex Eye DropNeomdexsol Eye Drops

Corticosteroid

anti-inflammatory steroid

3

Dexamethasone phosphate

Prescription

Severe allergic reactions, asthma attacks, serious skin rashes, eye inflammation, joint pain and swelling (arthritis), severe body swelling, croup in children, cerebral malaria complications, meningitis support treatment, and other conditions where strong anti-inflammatory action is needed

Cika Dexamethasone TabletsDelisa Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate InjectionDexamethasone Injection 4mg/mLDexamethasone Sodium Phosphate 4mg/mL InjectionDexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution USPIvydexoneKristen TabletOcudex Eye Drops

Prednisolone

Prescription

Severe allergies, asthma, skin rashes and eczema, joint pain and arthritis, lupus, eye inflammation, severe body swelling, blood disorders, kidney problems (nephrotic syndrome), and some cancers

Cika Prednisolone TabletsGeopred 5 TabletH-Pred TabletsMeCure's Prednisolone TabletsMedhealth Prednisolone TabletsNelb Prednisolone Tablets 5mgOrapraz TabletsPeridox Tablets

Prednisone

Prescription

Severe asthma, serious allergic reactions, arthritis and joint pain, skin conditions like eczema, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease, certain blood disorders, swelling in different parts of the body

KPI Prednisolone TabletPerilon Tablet

Corticosteroid and Antibiotic combination

Reduces swelling and fights infections

1

Dexamethasone; Neomycin; Polymyxin B Sulfate

Prescription

Eye infections with swelling, red eye (apollo) with inflammation, ear infections, swollen or irritated eyes after injury or surgery

Dexatrol Eye / Ear DropsMaxitrol Eye DropsMaxitrol Eye OintmentPolydex-N Eye Drops

Topical painkiller and anti-inflammatory

NSAID-based gel

1

Diclofenac Diethylamine, Linseed Oil, Methyl Salicylate, Menthol, Benzyl Alcohol

OTC

Joint pain, muscle pain, back pain, body pain, sprain, strain, sports injuries, arthritis (joint stiffness and swelling), neck pain, knee pain

Dorivan GelFamaderm Menthol Gel

Topical painkiller and anti-inflammatory

NSAID-based

1

Diclofenac Diethylamine; Linseed Oil; Menthol

OTC

Joint pain, muscle pain, back pain, body pain, neck stiffness, knee pain, sprain, sports injuries, arthritis pain, waist pain

Deepfit CreamKokoheat Gel

Painkiller and Anti-inflammatory

NSAID — Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

1

Diclofenac Potassium

OTC

Body pain, headache, toothache, menstrual pain (period pain), joint pain, arthritis, muscle pain, back pain, mild to moderate pain after surgery, swelling and inflammation

Aceca 50 TabletsAL-Douleurs TabletsAloteoAtaka 50 TabletsBiocifene TabletCapifen TabletsCataflam 50mg TabletCurefenac 100mg

Painkiller and anti-inflammatory

NSAID + analgesic combination

1

Diclofenac Potassium; Paracetamol

OTC

Body pain, joint pain, back pain, toothache, headache, menstrual pain (period pain), muscle pain, mild arthritis pain, fever, pain after minor surgery

Bioraj Paracetamol & Diclofenac Potassium TabletClofenamol TabletsRagezugi Tablets

Painkiller / Anti-inflammatory

Relieves pain and reduces inflammation

2

Diclofenac Sodium

OTC

Body pain, joint pain, arthritis (stiff and painful joints), back pain, toothache, menstrual pain (period pain), muscle pain, swelling after injury or surgery, gout

AC-Diclo 100 TabletAC-Diclo 50AcofenacBaban TabletsBetaren Dexcel 100 Retard TabletBG Diclofenac InjectionChakapain TabletsChephanac Tablets

Naproxen

Prescription

Body pain, joint pain, arthritis, back pain, menstrual pain (period cramps), headache, toothache, muscle pain, swelling, mild to moderate fever, gout

Cedax TabletNaroxine Tablet

Topical painkiller and anti-inflammatory

NSAID combination

1

Diclofenac Sodium; Methyl salicylate; Menthol

OTC

Joint pain, muscle pain, back pain, body pain, sprain, strain, arthritis pain, sports injuries, neck stiffness, waist pain

Dicloseed GelRufenac Gel 1%Zortafen CreamKFC Diclofenac Sodium, Methyl Salicylate & Menthol Gel

Topical anti-inflammatory painkiller

NSAID combination with counterirritants

1

Diclofenac Sodium; Methyl salicylate; Menthol; Linseed oil

OTC

Joint pain, muscle pain, back pain, body pain, sprain, strain, sport injuries, stiff neck, arthritis pain, waist pain, knee pain, shoulder pain

Amatolate Gel 30gArigesic GelBasedol GelBerlin Deep Heat CreamChakapain SprayDeepcam GelEcopainFamaderm Menthol Gel

NSAID + Stomach Protector (Prostaglandin)

Painkiller/Anti-inflammatory

1

Diclofenac Sodium; Misoprostol

Prescription

Arthritis (joint pain and stiffness), rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear joint pain), body pain and inflammation in people who are at high risk of developing stomach ulcers from painkillers

Bosstotec TabletsDiprostol Tablet 50mg + 200mcgEprotec TabletOsteotec TabletsResthrotec TabletsRostrec 75 TabletsZymthrotec TabletsZytrotec 75mg/200mcg Tablet

Painkiller, Anti-inflammatory, Muscle Relaxant

combination

1

Diclofenac Sodium; Paracetamol; Chlorzoxazone

Prescription

Body pain, back pain, muscle stiffness, joint pain, waist pain, neck pain, sprains, muscle spasm, pain after injury, arthritis pain

krusher TabletsLespen Tablets

Painkiller and anti-inflammatory with nerve-supporting vitamins

NSAID + Vitamin B complex

1

Diclofenac Sodium; Vit B1; Vit B6; Vit B12

Prescription

Body pain, joint pain, back pain, waist pain, arthritis, muscle pain, nerve pain (like tingling or numbness in hands and feet), toothache, pain after surgery or injury

Dolo-Mec TabletsDolo-Meta B Forte TabletDoloDip BMeCure's Diclofenac and Vitamins B1+B6+B12 TabletsVota-Hanbet B Caplets

NSAID

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

1

Etoricoxib

Prescription

Joint pain (arthritis), osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout attack pain, back pain, body pain, pain after surgery or dental procedures

Etoget Tablet 120mgEtoget Tablet 60mgEtoget Tablet 90mgEtrobax 60 TabletsEtrobax 90 Tablets

Painkiller / Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Relieves pain and reduces inflammation

1

Ibuprofen

OTC

Headache, body pain, toothache, menstrual pain (period pain), joint pain, back pain, muscle pain, fever, mild arthritis, and swelling

AC-Ibu 200 TabletAfrab Ibuprofen 400mg CapletAfrab Ibuprofen DS SuspensionAfrab Ibuprofen SuspensionAlieve 200mg TabletsAlieve 400mg TabletsAlieve Suspension 100mg/5mLArchy Ibuprofen Suspension

Painkiller

analgesic / anti-inflammatory combination

1

Ibuprofen; Paracetamol; Caffeine

OTC

Headache, body pain, toothache, menstrual pain (period pain), muscle pain, joint pain, backache, fever, cold and flu symptoms

Alfen CapsulesBiobucap CapsulesBrustan Extra CapsulesIbucap CapsulesIbukuka CapsulesRabecomTobez CapsulesVamacap Plus Capsules

NSAID / Strong Painkiller

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

1

Indometacin

Prescription

Severe joint pain, arthritis, rheumatism, gout pain, back pain, muscle and bone pain, swelling of joints, menstrual pain, body pain that doesn't respond to milder painkillers

Cika Indomethacin CapsuleIndokris

NSAID / Painkiller

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

1

Meloxicam

Prescription

Arthritis (joint pain and stiffness), body pain, back pain, joint swelling, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear joint pain common in older people)

Dabic 7.5mg TabletsDabic Tablet 15mgMelocap 15mg TabletsMelocap 7.5mg TabletMelocap Injection

NSAID

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

1

Piroxicam

OTC

Joint pain, arthritis, body pain, back pain, muscle pain, swelling of joints, menstrual pain, gout, pain after surgery or injury

Albecam 20mg CapsulesAtrite CapsulesBlecam CapsuleCoco Piroxicam CapsuleDxtcam Capsules 20mgEmzor Piroxicam Capsules 20mgFascam Capsules 20mgFelvin 20 Capsule

Anti-inflammatory enzyme

proteolytic enzyme

1

Serratiopeptidase

Prescription

Swelling after surgery, body pain, joint pain, sore throat, sinusitis (blocked nose from infection), swelling from injury, ear/nose/throat inflammation, breast engorgement (painful swollen breasts)

Peptiase TabletPeptiase Tablets

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Relieves pain and reduces inflammation

1

Tenoxicam

Prescription

Joint pain, arthritis (painful swollen joints), body pain, back pain, muscle pain, gout (sudden painful swelling in the big toe or joints), pain after surgery or injury

Carlos Tenoxicam 20mg CapsuleTenex Capsule

Proteolytic enzyme

anti-inflammatory enzyme

1

Trypsin; Chymotrypsin

OTC

Swelling after surgery, swelling after injury, body pain from inflammation, bruises, sprains, wound healing support, swelling from infections

Aloemoral TabletsAphamoral TabletChymojek TabletsChymoyoung TabletsG-Tryp TabletsKristrypMacdech Trypsin Chymotrypsin TabletsMayamoral Tablet

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • You have severe stomach pain or bleeding that lasts for more than 2 days, or if you vomit blood or black tarry stools.
  • You experience difficulty breathing, or if you feel like you are going to pass out when you stand up.
  • You have a fever over 38°C (100.4°F) that lasts for more than 3 days, or if you have a headache, stiff neck, or confusion.
  • You notice swelling in your face, lips, tongue, or throat, or if you have difficulty speaking or swallowing.
  • You have severe headache, confusion, or seizures, or if you have a history of heart disease and experience chest pain or tightness.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Related conditions

Mild Pain & Fever

Paracetamol, ibuprofen, and aspirin for everyday pain and fever

Moderate & Strong Pain

Tramadol, codeine, and stronger painkillers for severe pain

Topical Pain Relief

Gels and creams applied to the skin for localised pain