Many people have the habit of taking painkillers for headaches, muscle aches, and even menstrual pains. However, do you know how to take painkillers correctly? A scientific report published in foreign media pointed out that overdose or combined use of painkillers can easily damage the liver, kidneys, and intestines and stomach. In particular, taking two or more medicines containing acetaminophen can cause liver damage; and taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers on an empty stomach may cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
Currently, the painkillers used in medical treatment to relieve pain are mainly divided into 3 categories, including acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that the public can buy in pharmacies, and opioids that require a doctor’s prescription painkiller.
The most common painkillers containing acetaminophen, such as prolactin, are usually used to relieve fever and analgesia, such as fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, etc.
recommends that adults do not take more than 4000mg a day, large doses may cause liver toxicity, and many comprehensive cold medicines and cold syrups are also mixed, if you want to use painkillers, you should consult your doctor, and you should not take it by yourself.
is not a steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It has antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. It is often used as oral, external preparations and injections. If you have gastric ulcer or poor liver and kidney function, you should use it with caution; opioids Painkillers, such as morphine, are more effective in relieving pain than the other two types, but they are addictive and should only be used after evaluation and prescription by a physician.
Finally, Xiao Wang repeatedly urged that before taking the medicine, one should carefully read the medicine box, instructions and precautions of the medicine, and take it according to the doctor's instructions. If there are any uncomfortable symptoms, such as allergic reactions, decreased urine output, swelling of limbs, etc., stop Take and seek medical attention as soon as possible.