While many analgesics can be purchased without a prescription, not all are effective for every symptom. Side effects also vary and can put individuals with certain health conditions at risk.
Use the interactive quiz to find the appropriate medication for you and your symptoms.
Get a personalized recommendation
by taking the anonymous quiz.
Answer clinical questions about your symptoms and risk factors. This helps identify which medications are most effective for your specific symptoms as well as potential contraindications and safety considerations for different pain relievers.
Our evidence-based algorithm processes your responses, weighing both effectiveness and safety considerations based on your symptoms and risk profile to generate personalized recommendations.
Receive a detailed analysis of which OTC pain medications are most appropriate for you, including percentage matches, specific reasons for recommendations, and scientific explanations for each determination.
Our interactive quiz is designed to provide personalized recommendations on the most suitable OTC analgesics based on your specific symptoms and risk factors. You'll receive detailed explanations, including why certain medications may be more appropriate or potentially contraindicated.
All medical information on this website is based on peer-reviewed scientific publications, accessible through citations, and has been reviewed by medical professionals. However, please note that we do not provide medical advice as per our disclaimer.
Your data remains completely private. All information is processed locally on your device and exists only in your browser's temporary memory. Nothing is ever transmitted to external servers, stored in databases, or accessible to anyone else.
The Medication Guide project and its code are fully open-source under an AGPL license. We invite you to explore our repository to understand how the recommendation algorithm works, suggest improvements, or contribute directly to the project.
This project was created by Philipp Lampert in collaboration with senior doctors from Berlin's Charité University Hospital and the Hospital General de Querétaro in Mexico. Feel free to reach out by sending an email to info@medicationguide.org.
