{"title":"Medicines \u0026 Treatments - Pain Relief","description":null,"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. 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Pharmacy-only, for three days' use at most. 24 tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a combination\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIbuprofen and codeine work in different ways, at the site of the pain and on how the brain registers it, so together they relieve more than either does alone. That extra strength is why codeine products are kept for pain that hasn't responded to a plain painkiller, and why they're for a few days, not a habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12: one or two tablets every four to six hours with water, with or after food, and no more than six tablets in 24 hours. Take for no longer than three days; if the pain hasn't settled, see a pharmacist or GP rather than carry on. Not for children under 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCodeine can cause addiction if taken beyond three days, and stopping after longer use can bring withdrawal. Prolonged use of ibuprofen can cause serious kidney problems. Not with other NSAIDs or codeine products, a stomach ulcer, severe asthma, heart or kidney disease, in the last three months of pregnancy, or when breastfeeding. Can cause drowsiness. One pack per order, applied across all codeine products.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Almus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730067825027,"sku":"4215331","price":6.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/0159639__87404.webp?v=1788950968"},{"product_id":"almus-ibuprofen-codeine-tablets","title":"Almus Ibuprofen and Codeine 200mg\/12.8mg Tablets - 32 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Almus Ibuprofen and Codeine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same ibuprofen 200mg and codeine phosphate 12.8mg as Nurofen Plus, from Almus, the pharmacy-brand generic range. Ibuprofen tackles inflammation and codeine adds a second, opioid painkiller for the short-term relief of acute pain that ibuprofen alone hasn't managed: dental pain, period pain, back pain, migraine and sciatica. Pharmacy-only, for three days' use at most. 32 tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a combination\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIbuprofen and codeine work in different ways, at the site of the pain and on how the brain registers it, so together they relieve more than either does alone. That extra strength is why codeine products are kept for pain that hasn't responded to a plain painkiller, and why they're for a few days, not a habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12: one or two tablets every four to six hours with water, with or after food, and no more than six tablets in 24 hours. Take for no longer than three days; if the pain hasn't settled, see a pharmacist or GP rather than carry on. 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A pharmacy medicine, pharmacist-checked, one pack per order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy migraine gets its own painkiller\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMigraine isn't just pain — it's nausea that stops ordinary tablets staying down. Buclizine settles the sickness so the painkillers can work, which is the pink tablets' whole trick; taken at the very first sign of an attack, they do their best work. The yellows carry the pain relief forward without re-dosing the antihistamine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 12+: two pink at the first sign of an attack; two yellow every 4–6 hours after if needed, per the pack. \u003cstrong\u003e3 days' use only\u003c\/strong\u003e — codeine rules apply. No other paracetamol products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrequent migraines deserve a GP conversation about prevention — modern preventatives are considerably better than treating attack after attack. 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A pharmacy medicine for adults and children over 12, pharmacist-checked, one pack per order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho the Complete 12 suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe smaller Complete pack covers four migraines start to finish — two pinks at onset, then a pair of yellows if the pain runs on. It's the tidiest way to try the two-stage system, and the right size for occasional sufferers; the 24-pack Complete doubles it for those who know Migraleve works for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12: two pink tablets at the first sign of an attack, then two yellow tablets every four hours if pain continues, up to the pack maximum. Codeine rules apply: three days' use only, and never more than the pack maximum. 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A pharmacy medicine for adults and children over 12, pharmacist-checked, one pack per order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy buclizine matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMigraine slows the stomach, so painkillers taken late sit there doing nothing — or come back up. Buclizine settles the nausea and gets the gut moving so the paracetamol and codeine are absorbed and work. That's why the pinks are for the first hours of an attack, and why speed matters: the earlier they go in, the better they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12: two pink tablets at the first sign of a migraine; if pain continues, switch to Migraleve Yellow every four hours rather than more pinks, per the pack. Codeine rules apply: three days' use only, and never more than the pack maximum. 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A pharmacy medicine for adults and children over 12, pharmacist-checked, one pack per order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho the 12 pack suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo pink tablets per attack means 12 covers six migraines — plenty for someone whose attacks are occasional, or for a first try of Migraleve to see whether the buclizine makes the difference it does for so many. Frequent sufferers buy the 24, but remember the three-day rule applies to every pack size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12: two pink tablets at the first sign of a migraine; if pain continues, switch to Migraleve Yellow every four hours rather than more pinks, per the pack. Codeine rules apply: three days' use only, and never more than the pack maximum. No other paracetamol or codeine products alongside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCodeine can cause addiction and, used regularly, rebound headache — the questionnaire asks about recent use and every order is capped at one pack. Frequent migraines deserve a GP conversation about prevention rather than more attack treatment. 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Migraleve Yellow is the follow-up tablet: paracetamol 500mg and codeine 8mg without buclizine, for migraine pain that carries on after the pink dose — or for people who don't need the anti-sickness stage. 24 tablets. A pharmacy medicine for adults and children over 12, pharmacist-checked, one pack per order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho the yellows suit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce the pink tablets have settled the nausea, the yellows continue the pain relief without re-dosing the sedating antihistamine — so you can keep the migraine under control with a clearer head. They also suit migraine sufferers whose attacks bring pain without sickness, and households that already have pinks and just need the follow-up supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children over 12: two yellow tablets every four hours if the pain continues after the pink dose, up to the pack maximum in 24 hours. 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It is designed for the short-term relief of acute, moderate pain that has not been eased by ibuprofen, paracetamol or aspirin on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's used for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNurofen Plus can help with short-lasting bouts of moderate pain such as migraine, headache, backache, period pain, dental pain, neuralgia, and rheumatic or muscular pain. The two ingredients work in different ways — ibuprofen reduces inflammation and pain, while codeine acts on the way your body senses pain — so the combination can help when a single painkiller has not been enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho can take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNurofen Plus is for adults and children aged 12 and over, and should not be given to children under 12. It is not suitable for everyone — for example if you are breastfeeding, have had a stomach ulcer, or are sensitive to anti-inflammatory painkillers. The short questionnaire you complete at checkout helps our pharmacist check it is right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways take Nurofen Plus exactly as described on the pack and in the leaflet inside. Take the tablets with water, with or after food, leaving the recommended gap between doses, and never take more than the pack allows in 24 hours. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not take it for longer than three days.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you need pain relief for longer than this, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA pharmacy medicine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNurofen Plus is a Pharmacy (P) medicine, which means it can only be sold under the supervision of a pharmacist. When you order, you will answer a few short questions about who the medicine is for and your health. Our pharmacist reviews every order before it is dispatched, and may contact you for more information or decline the sale if the medicine is not suitable. To keep everyone safe, we sell a maximum of one pack per order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to see a doctor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeak to your doctor if your pain lasts more than three days or gets worse, or if you find you need this medicine often. Get urgent medical help if you have signs of a serious allergic reaction (such as swelling of the face or difficulty breathing), pass black or bloodstained stools, or have severe or ongoing stomach pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medicine contains codeine and can cause addiction if used for more than three days continuously. Using painkillers too often or for too long can also make headaches worse. Because it contains ibuprofen, do not take it alongside other anti-inflammatory painkillers, and check with your pharmacist first if you have asthma, high blood pressure, indigestion or a history of stomach ulcers, or heart, kidney or liver problems. It may make you feel drowsy, so do not drive if affected, and avoid alcohol. 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