How long do painkillers take to work?

Painkillers are common drugs for treating pain. As for how long it takes for painkillers to work, it depends on the specific drug taken. Different types of painkillers have significantly different onset times. For non-steroidal painkillers, they usually take effect in about an hour. Opioid painkillers take effect faster, usually after ten minutes. Salicylic acid painkillers usually start to take effect 15 minutes after taking the drug.

The onset time of non-steroidal analgesics Non-steroidal analgesics generally start to take effect one hour after oral administration. Non-steroidal analgesics have a certain scope of application, mainly for joint pain or some stomach pain and other symptoms. The effect is good, but it is not suitable for patients with very severe pain. Due to the slow onset of effect, for some very serious patients, the effect is not particularly obvious, so everyone should pay special attention to it.

Opioid analgesics take effect. Opioid analgesics mainly include nicotinic acid, morphine, codeine, etc. This type of drug has a very good analgesic effect and is generally administered by injection. It is mainly used for patients in the late stage of cancer. The effect is good and it is sold very quickly. It can take effect immediately within about 10 minutes after taking it. Therefore, it is generally used as a controlled drug and cannot be used. Otherwise, drug resistance will be formed. Dependence will be formed after about two weeks of use, so everyone must pay special attention to it.

The onset time of salicylic acid analgesics. Salicylic acid analgesics mainly include paracetamol, sodium salicylate, etc. This type of drug has a wide range of effects and usually starts to take effect about 15 minutes after taking it. This type of medicine will affect gastrointestinal absorption, so be careful. The above article introduces in detail the time it takes for painkillers to take effect. I believe everyone has a certain understanding that different types of painkillers have very different times of taking effect. When purchasing painkillers, please be sure to consult a doctor. Painkillers can only relieve pain and cannot achieve the purpose of treatment. Everyone must make it clear before taking them. Painkillers should not be abused, otherwise many side effects will occur.