Condition

Headache & Migraine

Painkillers for headache and migraine relief

32 drugs
21 OTC
12 Prescription

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 / Blood Thinner

NSAID — Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug and Antiplatelet

1

Acetylsalicylic Acid

OTC

Headache, body pain, fever, joint pain, toothache, prevention of heart attack, prevention of stroke, mild arthritis pain

ASA 75 TabletAspirin Cardio 100mg TabletAvroprin 300mg TabletAvroprin-75 TabletEmprin 300mg TabletEmprin 500 TabletShalina Aspirin 75 TabletSPEED GR Tablet

Painkiller and stimulant combination

analgesic

1

Acetylsalicylic acid; Caffeine

OTC

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

Alabukun PowderBioraj Pain PowderCafekrisCafenol TabletsToptabs Tablets

Painkiller and fever reducer

analgesic/antipyretic combination

2

Acetylsalicylic Acid; Paracetamol; Caffeine

OTC

Headache, body pain, toothache, muscle pain, menstrual cramps, joint pain, mild fever, cold and flu symptoms

APC Plus TabletsNimedex Tablets

Paracetamol; Ibuprofen; Caffeine

OTC

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

Ibucap CapsulesPentax Extra Caplet

Tricyclic antidepressant

Helps with depression and anxiety symptoms

1

Amitriptyline Hydrochloride

Prescription

Depression, long-lasting nerve pain (neuropathic pain), chronic headaches and migraines, difficulty sleeping linked to depression, bedwetting in children

Amitryptylline HCl TabletsAmyvil 25 TabletJoncine Tablets

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

CGRP inhibitor

Migraine preventive

1

Erenumab

Prescription

Prevention of frequent migraine headaches (for people who get migraine at least 4 times a month)

Pasurta 140mg/mL Solution for Injection in a Prefilled SyringePasurta 70mg/mL Solution for Injection in a Prefilled Syringe

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

Painkiller

NSAID — Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

1

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 analgesic and counter-irritant

pain reliever applied on the skin

1

Menthol

OTC

Muscle pain, joint pain, body pain, headache (when rubbed on the forehead), blocked nose and cold symptoms, mild itching, insect bites, minor skin irritation

Polarice GelPriya Menthol Gel

Painkiller / Anti-inflammatory

Relieves pain and reduces inflammation

1

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

Muscle relaxant and Painkiller combination

Relaxes muscles and reduces pain

1

Orphenadrine Citrate; Paracetamol

Prescription

Body pain, muscle stiffness, back pain, neck pain, muscle spasms, headache from muscle tension, joint pain, waist pain

Anorol TabletEpigesic TabletsOrphesic Tablets

Painkiller and Fever Reducer

Analgesic/Antipyretic

1

Paracetamol

OTC

Fever, headache, body pain, toothache, menstrual pain, joint pain, cold and flu symptoms, pain after surgery, malaria-related fever

AC-Mol DropsACD 500 TabletAcepol SuspensionAlben Paracetamol DropsArenol Paracetamol TabletAvipol InjectionAvro Paracetamol DropsAvro Paracetamol Tablet

Cold and flu combination

Painkiller, Decongestant, Antihistamine, Stimulant

1

Paracetamol , Caffeine, Pseudoephedrine HCL; Chlorpheniramine Maleate

OTC

Cold and flu symptoms, blocked nose, runny nose, sneezing, body pain, headache, fever, watery eyes, sinus congestion

Kold GoKold Go Extra

Painkiller and fever reducer

analgesic/antipyretic with caffeine adjuvant

1

Paracetamol; Caffeine

OTC

Headache, body pain, toothache, menstrual pain (period pain), muscle aches, fever, cold and flu symptoms, mild to moderate pain

AC-Drex TabletAusdol ExtraBioramol Extra CapletBshop Extra Capsules Paracetamol 500mg and Caffeine 30mgBuskakris TabletsDr. Meyer’s Pentax Plus CapletsExadon CapletForpain Caplet

Cold and flu relief

combination analgesic, decongestant, and antihistamine

1

Paracetamol; Caffeine; Phenylephrine; Chlorphenamine

OTC

Cold and flu symptoms, blocked nose, runny nose, sneezing, headache, body pain, fever, watery eyes, sinus congestion

Boscold TabletClearcold TabletCol Col TabletFevagrip CapletsFluezze TabletsIbucap Cold & Flu TabletIbucap Cold And Flu TabletKriskold

Painkiller and Antihistamine

Night-time pain and cold relief

1

Paracetamol; Diphenhydramine HCl

OTC

Night-time body pain, headache, fever, cold and flu symptoms, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, sleeplessness caused by pain or cold symptoms

Bioramol Night CapletsBioramol Night TabletCleepain TabletsDr. Meyer’s Painkil Night CapletDrucedrin CapsulesEmzor Para NightFimin SyrupNovadex Night Caplet

Cold and flu relief

combination painkiller, decongestant, and antihistamine

1

Paracetamol; Phenylephrine; Chlorphenamine

OTC

Cold, flu, catarrh, blocked nose, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, body pain, headache, fever

Avrocold TabletsIbucap Cold & Flu SyrupKoldoff CapletsRoyalkel Tablet

Cold and Flu Combination

Painkiller, Decongestant, Antihistamine, Cough Suppressant

1

Paracetamol; Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride; Chlorphenamine Maleate; Dextromethorphan

OTC

Cold and flu symptoms, blocked or stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, dry cough, body pain, headache, fever

Flu-Cof TabletsTuxil Day & Night Capsule

Cold and flu combination

Painkiller, Decongestant, Cough suppressant

1

Paracetamol; Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride; Dextromethorphan

OTC

Cold and flu symptoms, blocked or stuffy nose, dry cough, body pain, headache, fever, catarrh

Flucor Day Soft Gel CapsuleNemel Cold and Catarrh Tablet

Opioid painkiller

narcotic analgesic

1

Pentazocine

Prescription

Severe body pain, pain after surgery, pain during labour and delivery, pain from injuries or fractures, severe headache, pain from kidney stones

Accesslife Pentazocine InjectionAllbio Pentazocine Injection 30mg/mLAlpent InjectionAmazocine InjectionBanazine InjectionBerlin Pentazocine Injection 30mg/mLBrentcross PentazocineCentaz Pentazocine Injection

Antihistamine and serotonin antagonist

migraine preventive and appetite stimulant

1

Pizotifen

Prescription

Prevention of migraine headaches, poor appetite, underweight (used to help people gain weight)

Mosegor 0.5mg TabletsMosegor Syrup

Beta-blocker

heart and blood pressure medicine

1

Propranolol Hydrochloride

Prescription

High blood pressure, fast or irregular heartbeat, chest pain (angina), anxiety and nervousness, trembling or shaking hands, prevention of migraine headaches, overactive thyroid symptoms

Eden Propranolol Hydrochloride 40mgFestpropra TabletPropranolol 40 TabletPropranolol TabletsTimec Propranolol Tablets

Anticonvulsant / Antiepileptic

Prevents seizures and controls convulsions

1

Sodium Valproate

Prescription

Epilepsy (convulsions/fits), bipolar disorder (extreme mood swings), prevention of migraine headaches

Epinnom 200 TabletsRacex Tablets

Anticonvulsant / Antiepileptic / Mood stabilizer

Helps control seizures and mood swings

1

Sodium Valproate; Valproic Acid

Prescription

Epilepsy (convulsions/fits), bipolar disorder (extreme mood swings), prevention of migraine headaches

Encorate Chrono 200Encorate Chrono 500Epilim Chrono 500mg TabletsValcontin 200 TabletValcontin 500 Tablet

Anticonvulsant

anti-seizure medicine

1

Topiramate

Prescription

Epilepsy (convulsions/fits), prevention of migraine headaches

Epimate 100 TabletsEpimate 25 TabletsTopamax 25mg TabletTopamax 50mg Tablets

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • If you have a headache or migraine and you vomit blood or have blood in your stool.
  • If you have a headache or migraine and you experience a sudden, severe headache that is worse than your usual headache or migraine.
  • If you have a headache or migraine and you have a fever over 38°C (100.4°F) that lasts for more than 3 days.
  • If you have a headache or migraine and you experience weakness, numbness, or difficulty speaking, especially if it affects one side of your body.
  • If you have a headache or migraine and you have a stiff neck, confusion, or difficulty staying awake.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.