An analgesic is a substance or medication used to alleviate or reduce pain. It works by blocking or reducing pain signals sent to the brain, providing relief to the individual consuming it.
Analgesics can be over-the-counter or prescription-based, and there are different types depending on their mechanism of action, such as opioid and non-opioid analgesics.
These medications are widely used to treat pain from various conditions, ranging from headaches to chronic or postoperative pain.
