[header] How to reduce menstrual cramps [title] Take over the counter medication. [step] Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids) such as ibuprofen or naproxen are the first-line medicines for painful menstrual cramping. Nsaids work by blocking the contractions that cause cramps.
[header] How to reduce menstrual cramps [title] Take over the counter medication. [step] Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids) such as ibuprofen or naproxen are the first-line medicines for painful menstrual cramping. Nsaids work by blocking the contractions that cause cramps.
The pain is released with as few side effects as possible. However, corticosteroids are generally not an effective treatment, as they cannot be cured. Certain forms of pain can be relieved with either over the counter pain relief medication (ibuprofen) or over the counter pain relievers. Nsaids include : [substeps] Aspirin. Ibuprofen is the most common of the two. You can take 400-600 mg of ibuprofen every 4-6 hours or 800 mg every 8 hours with a maximum dose of 2400 mg daily. Taking nsaids or a similar prescription and over the counter medication ensures that the pain you'll experience during your cramps pass and the pain is localized. [substeps] If your cramps are severe and it becomes progressively worse, stop taking nsaids altogether.