Ibuprofen v aspirin

[OakLeaf]

paracetamol = acetaminophen

Voltaren is Rx only in the US. Naproxen sodium (Aleve) is OTC if you prefer that.

A true anti-inflammatory dose of ibuprofen is 300-600 mg q 6 hours.

Aspirin seems to be safer than other NSAIDs for long term use in terms of heart and liver damage, but the bottom line is I wouldn't take any pharmaceutical long term without close medical supervision (and then with misgivings and a real medical need that can't be addressed without the drug).

Contrary to what was thought even a few years ago, doctors now agree that yellow-green mucus does not indicate a bacterial infection. The vast majority of sinus infections, like other URIs, are viral, and excessive antibiotic use contributes to development of resistant bacteria. Like all other URIs, sinus infections should not be treated with antibiotics unless they persist after 5-7 days.

IANAD, etc., etc.