Diseases & Medications

Search for a condition or a medication to see what it is generally used for. MedCom does not tell you which medicine to take and never provides dosages.

Educational information only. This website provides general educational information and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change medication without professional medical advice.

Headache & Fever

Medicines generally associated with pain and fever management.

Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)

Commonly available

Commonly used for mild pain and fever.

Acts on pain and temperature-regulating pathways in the brain.

Exceeding recommended limits can seriously harm the liver; take extra care with alcohol use or liver disease, and avoid combining multiple products containing it.

Use only as advised by a qualified doctor or pharmacist.

Ibuprofen

Commonly available

Generally associated with pain, inflammation and fever.

A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) that reduces chemicals causing pain and swelling.

May irritate the stomach or affect kidneys; caution with ulcers, asthma, heart disease, pregnancy or blood thinners.

Use only as advised by a qualified doctor or pharmacist.

Sumatriptan

Prescription only

Prescribed in some cases of migraine attacks.

Acts on serotonin receptors to narrow widened blood vessels in the brain.

Not suitable for everyone, especially with heart or circulation problems; must be prescribed and monitored by a doctor.

Use only as advised by a qualified doctor or pharmacist.