OTC DRUGS

List of OTC Medicines for Menstrual Pain in India, consult physician before use.

NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)

  1. Ibuprofen (e.g., Brufen, Combiflam)
  2. Mefenamic Acid (e.g., Meftal-Spas, Mefkind-Spas)
  3. Naproxen (e.g., Naprosyn, Proxym)
  4. Diclofenac Sodium (e.g., Voveran, Diclofen)
  5. Ketoprofen (e.g., Ketoflam, Orudis)
  6. Aceclofenac (e.g., Hifenac, Zerodol)
  7. Etodolac (e.g., Lodine, Etogesic)
  8. Celecoxib (e.g., Celebrex, Celeheal)
  9. Piroxicam (e.g., Dolonex DT, Feldene)
  10. Meloxicam (e.g., Movon, Meloxicam M)
  11. Flurbiprofen (e.g., Froben, Ocufen)
  12. Indomethacin (e.g., Indocin, Indocap)
  13. Sulindac (e.g., Clinoril, Sulin SR)
  14. Tolmetin (e.g., Tolectin)

Simple Analgesics

  1. Paracetamol (e.g., Crocin, Dolo 650)
  2. Paracetamol + Caffeine (e.g., Saridon)
  3. Acetaminophen (alternative name for paracetamol in some brands)

Combination Drugs

  1. Ibuprofen + Paracetamol (e.g., Combiflam, Ibugesic Plus)
  2. Mefenamic Acid + Dicyclomine (e.g., Meftal-Spas)
  3. Paracetamol + Ibuprofen + Caffeine (e.g., Advil Dual Action in global markets, some equivalents in India)

Other NSAIDs (Global OTC Options, Some Available in India)

  1. Ketorolac (e.g., Toradol, Ketanov)
  2. Phenylbutazone (e.g., Butazolidin)
  3. Nabumetone (e.g., Relafen, Not available in many Indian markets)
  4. Diflunisal (e.g., Dolobid, rarely used but available globally)

Herbal and Ayurvedic NSAID Alternatives

  1. Boswellia Serrata Extract (e.g., Shallaki, Boswellic)
  2. Willow Bark Extract (Natural aspirin precursor, available as herbal supplements)

OTC Medicines with Dual Mechanisms

  1. Etoricoxib (e.g., Etorica, Arcoxia)
  2. Tiaprofenic Acid (e.g., Surgam, uncommon but used in specific pharmacies)

Topical NSAIDs for Menstrual Pain (Adjunctive Use)

  1. Diclofenac Gel (e.g., Volini, Voveran Gel)
  2. Piroxicam Cream (e.g., Feldene Gel, Dolonex Cream)