{"title":"Everyday Pain Relief","description":"\u003cp\u003eParacetamol, ibuprofen, aspirin and topical pain relief for headaches, period pain, back pain, muscle strains and joint aches. Tablets, soluble tablets, gels, patches and heat rubs from Nurofen, Panadol, Anadin, Voltarol, Deep Heat and more, with clear dosing and safety advice on every product page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"deep-freeze-cold-gel","title":"Deep Freeze Cold Gel - 35g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Deep Freeze Cold Gel (35g)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit-bag edition of the tube-based ice pack: Deep Freeze's scientifically proven cooling gel in a 35g size that lives in gym bags, first-aid kits and desk drawers — fast, targeted, drug-free cooling for minor aches in muscles and joints, wherever they happen. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCold, on demand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCooling calms nerve endings and soothes fresh knocks and strains — the physio's “ice it” advice without the freezer. Non-medicinal, so it pairs freely with painkillers and suits repeat use through a recovery week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMassage a thin layer over the ache up to three times daily. Cooling builds in seconds. Wash hands after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCold for fresh injuries, heat for old stiffness — the 35g is the acute-moment answer; the 100g the home-shelf one. Swelling that's severe or persistent deserves proper assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deep Freeze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57729960051075,"sku":"4150439","price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/81aLQC4VWPL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1786979503"},{"product_id":"deep-freeze-cold-patches","title":"Deep Freeze Cold Patches - 4 Patches","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Deep Freeze Cold Patches\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCold therapy that stays put: each patch delivers scientifically proven cooling to minor aches in muscles and joints — the drug-free ice-pack effect, without the freezer or the dripping towel. Fast cooling, long lasting, and non-medicinal. 4 patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy cooling works on fresh strains\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCold narrows blood vessels in the first day or two after a knock or strain, calming swelling and numbing the ache — it's the “ice” in every physio's advice. A patch does it hands-free for hours, through a meeting or a night's sleep, where an ice pack lasts twenty minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeel and apply to clean, dry, unbroken skin over the ache. One patch per area; remove and discard after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrug-free means no NSAID cautions — usable alongside any medication. Rule of thumb: cold for the first 48 hours of an injury, heat for the stiffness that lingers after.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deep Freeze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57729960083843,"sku":"4150462","price":5.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/614jeTxkIZL._AC_SL1080.jpg?v=1787583594"},{"product_id":"deep-freeze-cold-spray","title":"Deep Freeze Muscle Rescue Cold Spray - 72.5ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Deep Freeze Cold Spray\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe touchline standby: a fast-acting, rapid-cooling spray for minor aches in muscles and joints — scientifically proven cooling the moment it lands, no rubbing needed. Non-medicinal, in a climate-friendly aluminium can. 72.5ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpray, patch or gel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpray is instant and touch-free — ideal straight after the knock, or where rubbing would hurt. Patches cool for hours; the glide-on gel adds massage. Same drug-free cold therapy throughout, so it's a matter of moment rather than strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpray briefly onto the affected area from the distance stated on the can, over unbroken skin. Short bursts — don't saturate or spray one spot for long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCooling sprays can irritate if overdone — brief bursts, and never on broken skin. Drug-free, so it sits happily alongside any medication or oral painkiller.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deep Freeze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57729960116611,"sku":"4232955","price":5.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/51hAyKhapXL._AC_SL1080.jpg?v=1787583724"},{"product_id":"anadin-extra-soluble-aspirin-paracetamol-caffeine","title":"Anadin Extra Soluble Tablets - 12 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Anadin Extra Soluble\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe triple-action Anadin, dissolved: aspirin, paracetamol and caffeine in a fizzing glass that's absorbed faster than a swallowed caplet and easier on anyone who struggles with tablets. 12 soluble tablets, ages 16+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy dissolve it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDissolved medicines skip the breakdown step, so relief starts sooner — useful when a migraine is building and minutes matter. Dissolving aspirin also spreads it thin rather than resting a tablet against the stomach lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 16+: dissolve fully in a glass of water, per pack dosing, ideally after food. Strict paracetamol counting applies — nothing else containing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll aspirin rules hold: 16+, no ulcers, no aspirin-sensitive asthma, pharmacist check with anticoagulants. Soluble formats also carry sodium — worth knowing on a restricted-salt diet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anadin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730069365123,"sku":"3656006","price":3.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/prd-front-443900-600x600.avif?v=1787583323"},{"product_id":"anadin-original-caplets","title":"Anadin Original Caplets - 16 Caplets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Anadin Original\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1932 formula, still on the shelf for a reason: aspirin with a caffeine boost, for headaches, aches and pains handled the classic way. No paracetamol in this one — which is exactly why some people keep it. 16 caplets, ages 16+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere Original fits today\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing paracetamol-free makes it combinable: those already using paracetamol elsewhere — in a cold remedy, on a schedule — can still treat a headache without breaching the paracetamol count, provided no other NSAID is in play. Aspirin's anti-inflammatory action also suits pain with swelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 16+: per the pack, with water, after food. Never alongside other aspirin or ibuprofen products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAspirin's rules in full: not under 16, not with ulcers or aspirin-sensitive asthma, care with anticoagulants. If you're regularly choosing between painkiller aisles, our pharmacist can map what combines with what.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anadin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730069397891,"sku":"2490456","price":2.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71AwuC2QoGL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787583393"},{"product_id":"care-ibuprofen-5-w-w-gel","title":"Care Ibuprofen Gel 5% - 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Care Ibuprofen Gel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTargeted anti-inflammatory relief in the value-size tube: Care Ibuprofen 5% w\/w gel delivers a proven NSAID straight through the skin to the painful spot — backache, muscular aches, sprains, strains and sports injuries — with far less medicine reaching the rest of the body than tablets. 100g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy rub it in rather than swallow it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMassaging an NSAID into the skin over an injury concentrates it where the inflammation actually is. For a pulled muscle or a grumbling back, that means genuine relief at a fraction of the systemic dose — often the pharmacist's first suggestion for people who'd rather not add more tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMassage a small amount into the affected area up to three or four times daily, leaving at least four hours between applications — full directions on the pack, including the minimum age. Wash hands after applying (unless you're treating them).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot on broken skin, near the eyes, or under dressings. Skip it if aspirin or ibuprofen has ever triggered asthma, wheezing or an allergic reaction, and ask a pharmacist first if pregnant, breastfeeding or already taking oral NSAIDs. No better after two weeks? Get it looked at.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Care","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730072740227,"sku":"3614849","price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/zoom-front-487552-600x600.jpg?v=1788358791"},{"product_id":"care-ibuprofen-gel-5","title":"Care Ibuprofen Gel 5% - 50g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the handy tube\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 50g tube of Care's ibuprofen 5% w\/w gel: proven anti-inflammatory pain relief massaged straight into backache, muscular aches, sprains and strains. Small enough for a kit bag or bathroom cabinet — and the sensible first tube if you've not used a topical NSAID before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMedicine where the pain is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA topical NSAID puts ibuprofen through the skin and into the inflamed tissue underneath, keeping the dose to the rest of the body low. Ideal for a single strain, a sore shoulder, or the back that grumbles after the garden — relief without adding another tablet to the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMassage a small amount into the affected area up to three or four times daily, at least four hours apart — the pack carries full directions and the minimum age. Wash hands after applying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSame rules as all ibuprofen gels: not on broken skin or near eyes, not if aspirin or ibuprofen has ever triggered asthma or allergy, and a pharmacist word first in pregnancy, breastfeeding, or alongside oral NSAIDs. Pain still there after two weeks? Get it assessed. Bigger 100g tube available for regulars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Care","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730072772995,"sku":"2459915","price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/160038__76376.webp?v=1788358554"},{"product_id":"combogesic-pain-relief-paracetamol-ibuprofen-16-tablets","title":"Combogesic Pain Relief Paracetamol \u0026 Ibuprofen 500mg\/150mg Tablets - 16 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Combogesic Pain Relief\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two painkillers most people reach for, in one tablet at a ratio designed to work together: paracetamol 500mg and ibuprofen 150mg, for the headache, backache, period pain, toothache, muscle ache or cold and flu pain that paracetamol or ibuprofen alone hasn't shifted. General sale, so no pharmacy counter. Adults 18 and over, for up to three days. 16 tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy paracetamol plus ibuprofen\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two work by different routes, paracetamol centrally and ibuprofen on inflammation at the site, so together they relieve more pain than either does alone, and at a lower ibuprofen dose than a standard 200mg tablet. The pack says it plainly: for use only after trying paracetamol or ibuprofen first. That's not a marketing line, it's the licence; this is the step up when a single painkiller isn't enough, not the everyday one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults 18+: one or two tablets with a full glass of water every six hours as needed, no more than six tablets in 24 hours, for no more than three days. Take with or after food if ibuprofen upsets your stomach. Not for under-18s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains paracetamol: don't take any other paracetamol product at the same time. Contains ibuprofen: not suitable with a stomach ulcer, asthma made worse by NSAIDs, severe heart, liver or kidney disease, or in the last three months of pregnancy, and ask a pharmacist first if you're over 65 or take blood thinners, blood pressure tablets or other anti-inflammatories. Pain that lasts beyond three days needs a pharmacist or GP. 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Fast-acting, targeted, soothing relief for minor aches in muscles and joints: backs, necks, shoulders, legs and feet. 100g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy cold works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCooling calms nerve endings and eases the discomfort of minor knocks, strains and overworked muscles — it's the “ice” in every physio's advice, made portable. Deep Freeze is non-medicinal: it works through temperature, not drugs, so it fits alongside painkillers without doubling anything up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMassage a thin layer gently over the affected area up to three times daily. The cooling builds within seconds and fades gradually. Wash hands after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCold suits new, acute niggles; warmth suits old stiffness — Deep Freeze and Deep Heat are two halves of one philosophy. 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No kettle, no sachet, no taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen the small pack is the right pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eColds peak for a day or two — the 8-pack covers exactly that without leaving half a box to expire. Commuters and travellers: this is the one for the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 16+: two capsules up to four times daily with water, at least four hours apart, maximum 8 capsules in 24 hours. No other paracetamol products alongside — ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe decongestant isn't for high blood pressure, heart disease or MAOI users — our pharmacist can point to alternatives. A flu that's worsening after a week needs a GP, not another packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lemsip","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730081456515,"sku":"2531119","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/5000158064072.jpg?v=1786976002"},{"product_id":"lemsip-cold-and-flu-max-with-paracetamol-capsules-1","title":"Lemsip Max Cold \u0026 Flu Capsules - 16 Capsules","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Lemsip Max Cold \u0026amp; Flu Capsules\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemsip's hot-drink relief in a swallow-and-go capsule: paracetamol for fever, headache, sore throat and body aches, phenylephrine to shrink a blocked nose, and caffeine to cut through the cold-day fog. Effective relief for the five big cold and flu symptoms, no kettle required. 16 capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCapsules vs the hot drink\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSame Max-strength thinking, different moment: the sachet is for the sofa; capsules are for the commute, the desk and the school run. Discreet, tasteless and dosed identically wherever the day catches you sneezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 16+: two capsules up to four times daily with water, leaving at least four hours between doses. Maximum 8 capsules in 24 hours. Don't combine with any other paracetamol or decongestant product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe paracetamol rule is absolute: one paracetamol product at a time, always. Phenylephrine isn't for people with high blood pressure, heart disease, or on antidepressant MAOIs — ask our pharmacist if unsure. 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The practical bonus: plain paracetamol can still run alongside, properly spaced, for tag-team relief through a bad day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 12+: per the pack, with or after food, within the daily maximum. Short-term use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll the NSAID cautions apply — not with ulcers, aspirin-sensitive asthma or other NSAIDs — plus the decongestant checks for blood pressure, heart conditions, thyroid and diabetes. 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The bicarbonate hurries gastric emptying along, cutting the queue — clinically shown to be absorbed up to twice as fast as ordinary paracetamol tablets. Same gentle safety profile, earlier relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 12+: two tablets up to four times daily, four hours apart, never more than eight tablets (4g) in 24 hours. With water; food optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe paracetamol arithmetic is absolute: count every source — cold-and-flu drinks, combination remedies — and never exceed the daily total. 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Ages 14+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTargeted relief, minimal exposure\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRubbed into the skin over the injury, diclofenac reaches the inflamed tissue at working concentrations while the rest of you sees very little of it — the reason topical NSAIDs are recommended first for localised muscle and joint pain, before tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults 14+: massage a small amount into the painful area 2–3 times daily, unbroken skin only, washing hands afterwards (this size has no applicator).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're reaching for it most weeks, step back and ask why — recurring strains usually trace to technique, load or posture, and fixing those beats treating them. 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Anti-inflammatory relief with only a fraction reaching the bloodstream — and 100g means the tube outlasts the season, not just the strain. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTopical first, tablets second\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor localised muscle and joint pain, guidance now points to rub-in NSAIDs before oral ones — same anti-inflammatory action, delivered to the tissue that needs it, kinder to the stomach. The big tube suits the household where someone always has a niggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults 12+: massage into the affected area up to three times daily, unbroken skin, wash hands after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNSAID rules travel with the format: pharmacist check alongside oral anti-inflammatories, with aspirin-sensitive asthma, or in pregnancy. 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Sumatriptan reverses that cascade at source, easing the headache and the nausea and light sensitivity that ride with it. Painkillers blunt the signal; a triptan interrupts the attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults 18–65 with doctor-diagnosed migraine: one tablet, swallowed whole with water, as soon as the headache phase starts (not during aura). If the migraine comes back after easing, a second tablet can follow after 2 hours. Maximum 2 tablets in 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf sumatriptan does nothing at all for an attack, don't take the second tablet for the same attack — and if this headache is unlike your usual migraine, treat it as new and get medical advice. 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