Want to take a pill for your pain? Read on

Although certain painkillers are available to buy over the counter, they should still be taken with caution and advice from a pharmacist or doctor, as they can have undesirable side effects. — dpa

Non-prescription pain relief tablets can be purchased online and in any pharmacy, with a packet often costing less than a bag of gummy bears.

The most commonly-used ones include ibuprofen, paracetamol and aspirin.