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Take over the counter medicine (Robaxacet, Ibuprofen, Advil, Tylenol, Aspirin)

If you are on any medication prescribed by your physician for any other condition, or have other medical problems, please talk to your doctor and local pharmacist first before taking any of the suggested medication. They will make sure that you can take the above drugs without interference with your regular medication or provoke an adverse drug reaction.

Tylenol or acetaminophen - is an analgesic medication. It is effective to reduce pain in musculoskeletal pain but has no anti-inflammatory component. It is usually safe for sensitive stomachs.

Ibuprofen or Advil - are essentially the same medication. It is an anti-inflammatory and analgesic medication. It is effective for musculoskeletal strains, sprains, and neck pain (acute or chronic). If you have an irritable stomach or intestinal lining, this may not be an option.

Aspirin - is an analgesic and anti-inflammatory medication. It is effective for musculoskeletal pain (injuries and arthritis). If you have an irritable stomach or intestinal lining, this may not be an option.

Robaxacet - combines muscle relaxant and analgesic medication. It is effective for acute neck or back pain. If you have an irritable stomach or intestinal lining, this may not be an option.

For details about Robaxin - the muscle relaxant component of Robaxacet

For details about Acetaminophen - the pain reliever component of Robaxacet

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