When muscles, joints, or any other parts of the body start to hurt and make it difficult for you to continue with daily routines, what do you reach for? Some adults choose to stop what they’re doing altogether and just let the pain subside. In some cases, people take medicines to suppress the pain from within.
No matter which “strategy” you choose, the goal is simple: To get rid of body pain and the discomfort that comes with it so you can power through the daily hustle.
If you belong to that group that decides to take medicines formulated for body pain as soon as discomfort happens, you’re probably aware of the choices you have. Two well-known examples are ibuprofen and mefenamic acid.
Although ibuprofen and mefenamic acid share some similarities, there are differences you should know about. Let this guide help you understand those a bit more clearly so you can resolve body pain with ease.
Ibuprofen and Mefenamic Acid: A Head-to-Head
If you’ve long wondered why these two medicines are often recommended for cases of body pain, it’s because of these key factors:
- Both are considered nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).
- Both address cases of mild to moderate pain
- Both were revealed to have analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic (fever-reducing) abilities
- Both target and fight the same enzymes in the body that are responsible for triggering pain and inflammation
However, some major differences between ibuprofen and mefenamic acid include the following:
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Conditions these can treat: According to research, mefenamic acid is widely linked to relieving cases of dysmenorrhea or menstrual cramps. However, ibuprofen has a “wider” scope, often being linked to the treatment of headache, muscle pain, back pain, toothache, fever, and dysmenorrhea.
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How quickly these take “effect” in the body: Authors of a 2022 study noted that ibuprofen kicks in and reaches its strongest point within one to two hours, while mefenamic acid is slower, taking two to four hours.
While evidence shows that ibuprofen and mefenamic acid have more similarities than differences, the former has a slight edge in the number of health issues it can address and the speed at which it can get the job done. With that said, if you are looking for an alternative or even a substitute for mefenamic acid, consider a pain reliever formulated with ibuprofen.
When body pain catches you off guard, you need XTRA fast relief that works (vs. its previous formulation) so you can keep up with your day. Because when life doesn't stop, neither should you. Even if you don't feel discomfort just yet, make sure you're ready with a pain reliever that already has ibuprofen and is made even better (vs. its previous formulation).
How This Formula Provides XTRA Quick Relief Against Signs of Body Pain
An old saying goes: Two is better than one—and that can be true when you want to address body pain efficiently and quickly. When body pain disrupts routines and makes it hard for you to function, maybe it’s time to address it with a formula that doesn’t rely on a single component alone.
You don’t have to work XTRA hard to fight body pain anymore, especially when Paracetamol + Ibuprofen (as Sodium Dihydrate) (Alaxan® XTRA) can do the heavy lifting for you. This formula has 200 mg of Ibuprofen as Sodium Dihydrate and 325 mg of Paracetamol that can help relieve mild to moderately severe pain such as muscle pain, sprain, neck sprain, backache, and stiff neck, among others.
This formula can do so thanks to ibuprofen’s ability to change the body’s response to pain and swelling, alongside paracetamol’s capacity to help counteract pain and lower fever. In Paracetamol + Ibuprofen (as Sodium Dihydrate) (Alaxan® XTRA), both ingredients work together to provide more anti-inflammatory activity and deliver pain relief at lower doses without having to take separate medicines.
Most importantly, Paracetamol + Ibuprofen (as Sodium Dihydrate) (Alaxan® XTRA) is formulated with SyncTech, wherein both components are released simultaneously into the body. This synergistic effect helps the body absorb the medicine’s components 3x faster (vs. previous formulation) and begin the process of relieving symptoms.
As such, it’s recommended to follow the suggested dose of Paracetamol + Ibuprofen (as Sodium Dihydrate) (Alaxan® XTRA) for adults and children 12 years old and up is one (1) tablet every six (6) hours as needed, or as recommended by a doctor.
More importantly, refrain from taking more than six (6) tablets within 24 hours, and see to it that you don’t take this medicine for more than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor.
Paracetamol + Ibuprofen (as Sodium Dihydrate) (Alaxan® XTRA) is available online in Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop and in leading drugstores nationwide at a suggested retail price (SRP) of PHP 11.00 per capsule.
If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
ASC Ref. No. U0249P062626A
References:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK548029/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9609416/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4355401/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/mefenamic-acid-oral-route/description/drg-20070790
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/20168-ibuprofen-capsules-or-tablets
