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NSAIDs are commonly used to treat painful inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. This article profiles the medicines and their side effects.

Paracetamol is a useful pain relief for children. This article profiles the medicine and its side effects.

This medicine is used to relieve nausea and anxiety. This article looks at the drug's properties and possible side effects.

Prozac belongs to a new group of anti-depressants known as SSRIs. This article profiles the drug and its side effects.

This medicine is used to treat night cramps, malaria and other infective species. This article profiles the drug and its side effects.

Thyroxine is used in the treatment of an underactive thyroid gland. This article discusses how it is used and its possible side effects.