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By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide to Sports Medicine since 1998

Over the Counter Pain Relievers

Thursday August 9, 2007
Most athletes will use an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever at some time. These drugs, in fact, are some of the most widely used and least understood of all drugs. They are reliable and effective when used appropriately for moderate pain relief. For acute sports injuries, the use of an OTC along with proper icing is often the best way to recover quickly.

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