What patients need to know about taking acetaminophen and NSAIDs is covered in a JAMA Patient Page on oral OTC pain medications for adults. Key information is summarized in an infographic and accompanying text written at a level understandable to consumers.
The use of prescription medications that include OTC drugs is also discussed: “Some prescription pain medications prescribed by doctors also include a nonprescription pain medication,” writes the author. “Therefore, to avoid taking more than the recommended amount of acetaminophen or an NSAID, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking over-the-counter pain medications in addition to your prescription pain medication.”
