painkillers

[lifegems]

what’s the best painkiller to take that does not irritate atrophic gastritis? Thanks 🙏

[Rexz]

My research says Tylenol is OK for gastritis. That's what I use and seems to be OK. I used to use aspirin but it's an NSAID and NSAIDS are not good for gastritis.

I assume you are asking about OTC painkillers?

There may be others...

Rexz

[lifegems in reply to Rexz]

Hi . Yes OTC. Need to see if I can get that in Portugal . I’ve been using paracetamol

[Rexz in reply to lifegems]

Maybe look for it's generic name also... Acetaminophen

[lifegems in reply to Rexz]

Ah ok thanks 🙏

[helvella in reply to Rexz]

Paracetamol is the generic name for Tylenol!

One of the names which changes as you cross the Atlantic.

Adding fuller details:

Paracetamol is the rINN (recommended International Nonproprietary Name (INN)) for the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient.

Acetaminophen is the USAN for the same Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient but only really applies in the USA.

Tylenol is a branding which applies to products containing that API - but it also applies to some products which contain other ingredients such as codeine and some antihistamines.

[lifegems in reply to helvella]

Well that’s something new ! Thanks

[Rexz]

Ahh OK. Thank you.

[topazrat]

I can't use many painkillers due to being on blood thinners. I generally take Paracetamol, which doesn't seem to upset the tum. I was put on Aspirin for a while following a stroke and that really upset me 🤢

[Bedwell]

I find Zapain good!

[helvella in reply to Bedwell]

I think you'll find that is prescription-only in the UK. And has severe warnings about addiction, etc.

(Mind, I have a pack in my medicines cupboard! But don't use them.)

[Bedwell]

I’m basically an alternative girl/ woman! Never used painkillers before I had pmr/ steroids. They have their place!!! And I check with a pendulum… laugh! Whether it’s ok each time .. to take them!