Best OTC Choices in Menstrual Pain Relief
Money’s list of the best choices to relieve pain during menstruation includes several types. There are familiar names in diverse pain relief, a longtime specialty menstrual pain product and a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation machine that some say delivers relief through electronic pulses delivered through the skin.
The selections were made by drugs.com, using a methodology that combines expert assessment with analysis of online reviews, ratings and other customer data.
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Medication
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Active Ingredients
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Important Points
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#1
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Advil | Ibuprofen |
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#3
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Aleve Liquid Gels | Naproxen |
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#5
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Midol Complete | Acetaminophen Caffeine Pyrilamine |
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#2
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Motrin Liquid Gels | Ibuprofen |
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#7
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Omron TENS | N/A |
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#6
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Pamprin Multi-Symptom | Acetaminophen Pamabrom Pyrilamine |
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#4
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Thermacare Menstrual Heat Wraps | N/A |
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