In Over-the-Counter Medicines

What are the best over-the-counter pain relievers?

EditionNov 11, 2026Asked on 6 AI surfacesv5.0

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Brands ordered by GenRank score for this question.

DirectionalQuestion-level figures rest on at most 6 answers per brand, so treat them as direction, not a verdict; the category ranking is the number to judge by. Scores are for the week of 2026-11-08.

RankBrandNamed byScore
1Tylenol6/669.8
2Aleve6/653.6
3Advil5/649.0
4Motrin5/646.7
5Voltaren3/616.1
6Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel1/614.3
7Bayer2/613.3
8Excedrin2/612.2
9Bufferin1/67.7
10Biofreeze1/67.0

Sources these answers cited

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goodrx.com6 Best Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers: Are They Worth It? - GoodRx3 surfaces
medlineplus.govpublic · Pain Relievers | Analgesics | Painkillers3 surfaces
scripps.orgWhat Is the Best Over-the-Counter Pain Medication? - Scripps Health2 surfaces
uspain.comThe Ultimate Guide To Strongest OTC Pain Relievers2 surfaces
aarp.orgThe 4 Most Common Pain Relievers and When to Use Them1 surfaces
archpointpain.comThe Best OTC Pain Meds to Relieve Your Discomfort Effectively1 surfaces
brownhealth.orgOver the Counter Pain Medications: What to Consider | Brown University Health1 surfaces
californiapain.comRecommended OTC Pain Relief: 2026 Ultimate Checklist1 surfaces
fda.govpublic · Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): Drug Safety Communication - Avoid Use of NSAIDs in Pregnancy at 20 Weeks or Later | FDA1 surfaces
health.osu.edupublic · Which over-the-counter pain medication is best?1 surfaces
healthcare.utah.edupublic · Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen or NSAIDs? Your Guide to Over-the Counter Pain Relief | University of Utah Health1 surfaces
healthline.comreference · Your Guide to Over-the-Counter (OTC) Anti-Inflammatories1 surfaces

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