Paracetamol is a very popular pain medicine in the UK. The reason for its popularity is down to 3 factors 1. It's effective 2. It's cheap 3. It's reasonably safe if taken at a right dose. Paracetamol is a good medicine for lowering fever but it does not have any anti-inflammatory benefit.

Weleda Arnica Bumps & Bruises Skin Salve Ointment is a traditional herbal medicinal product used for the relief of bruises and minor muscular pains. The active herbal ingredient is Arnica montana. The benefits of Arnica in preventing and relieving bruises is well established. It is suitable for children, adults and the elderly and can be applied to the affected area 3-4 times daily. Always read the information leaflet for more details.

FlexiSEQ MAX is a drug-free gel that is clinically proven to relieve the pain and improve the joint stiffness associated with osteoarthritis (OA). FlexiSEQ MAX contain tiny lipid spheres (Sequessome vesicles) in a water-based gel. These spheres can pass through the skin into the joint below. Apply the gel to affected joints twice a day.

FlexiSEQ MAX does not interact with other medications and it can take 2-14 days for taking effect.