Over-the-counter or prescription drugs that are used to alleviate pain are called:

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Analgesic medications are specifically designed to alleviate pain, whether it be prescription or over-the-counter. Counterirritants, such as icy hot or tiger balm, may alleviate pain as well, but they work by producing a separate sensation that distracts the brain from the pain. Endogenous opiates are produced naturally by the body and may help reduce pain, but they are not pharmaceutical drugs. Placebos are inactive substances that have no significant effect on pain relief.

Over-The-Counter or Prescription Drugs That Are Used to Alleviate Pain