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Non-prescription pain relief tables can be purchased online and in any pharmacy, a packet often costing less than a bag of gummy bears. The most commonly used ones include ibuprofen, paracetamol and aspirin. But just because they’re inexpensive and easily obtainable doesn’t mean you needn’t be careful when taking them. One may work better for you than others, and some people should avoid certain painkillers altogether. A pain medicine specialist and pharmacist provide some insights: Is it better to wait or to take a pain tablet immediately when pain strikes? This depends on the person and thei…