Taking painkillers
- Read the Which? guide on when you should use painkillers and when to avoid them
- We explain the benefits of liquid painkillers versus solid painkiller tablets
- Find out how Paracetamol, Aspirin, Ibuprofen and Codeine really work, the risks involved and their suitability for children
What's in this guide
Painkiller questions
Find out the answers to all your essential questions about painkillers
Painkiller types
Two thirds of us took painkillers last year - but most of us chose by brand rather than type