Abdominal Pain Medicine

If you have abdominal pain, your doctor may want to diagnose the cause. This will help them decide what type of medicine will be best for you. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) reduce pain by blocking chemicals that protect the stomach lining. However, they can also increase the risk for gastrointestinal bleeding. Over-the-Counter Medicines Over-the-counter medicines can relieve stomach pain, bloating and gas. Acetaminophen (brand names: Tylenol, Excedrin) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin and ibuprofen block pain messages from your body's nerve endings in the brain. But they can also irritate your stomach. So if you're taking NSAIDs, be sure to read the label and take them with food to reduce the risk of heartburn and stomach ulcers. TYLENOL is not an NSAID, so it may be the best over-the-counter pain medicine for people who have a history of stomach bleeding or ulcers...