analgesic

Example Sentences

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Some individuals find limited relief through capsaicin cream, an over-the-counter analgesic that creates a warming sensation.

From Science Daily

Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas commonly used as an analgesic - a painkiller - in medicine and dentistry, and for producing whipped cream in cooking.

From BBC

They suspect it is aspirin's anti-inflammatory properties rather than its analgesic effect that gives the boost.

From BBC

She's much more likely to be dismissed with a recommendation of a sedative or an antidepressant medicine than an analgesic or opioid pain medication, which men would be offered.

From Salon

CBD does not cause psychoactive effects in humans but is believed to help with anxiety, inflammation and has some analgesic effects.

From Los Angeles Times