Analgesics, or pain relievers as they are commonly called, are used to reduce or eliminate pain.
They include a variety of substances, which are available either individually or in combination.
They are: aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen (in Paracetamol and Tylenol), codeine and morphine.
Some analgesics are only available on prescription, but many can be bought over the counter.
As a group, these medications have analgesic, antipyretic (fever reducing) and anti-inflammatory properties.