Pain is profitable. Drug companies sell $2.2-billion worth of over-the-counter analgesics each year. With so much money at stake, the competition is heating up and the ads are getting nastier.

That the best-known aspirin brand is now found in a series of non-aspirin pain-relievers, the Bayer Select line, illustrates how aspirin’s sales have become a bitter pill for the Bayer folks.

Acetaminophen is classified as a non-aspirin pain reliever and is a fever and pain reducer, though its exact mechanisms of action are unknown. While ...

Non-aspirin pain relievers may be best for residents with chronic wounds, according to new study results. Japanese researchers found high doses of aspirin appear to slow skin regrowth. “This ...

Regularly taking low-dose aspirin or other common pain relievers may lower long-term risk of colon cancer, new research suggests.. Men and women who took low-dose (75 to 150 milligrams) aspirin ...

Non-aspirin NSAIDs typically aren’t recommended for children or for use during pregnancy, as it can cause fetal harm. Relieving Your Pain Safely As with any medication, always follow the instructions ...

These are the most common non-prescription pain relievers that can be used for minor aches, pains, and injuries: Aspirin (many brands) • Reduces pain and inflammation ...