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Why ibuprofen is better than paracetamol for period pain

By Dipa Kamdar, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Kingston University
For something that affects millions every month, period pain remains surprisingly poorly treated.

A recent analysis of supermarket transaction data from over three million shoppers found that paracetamol is the most purchased painkiller for menstrual cramps – despite being a less effective option than ibuprofen for this type of pain. The finding highlights a mismatch between what people buy and what actually works.
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