Best Medicines for Back Pain in India
Treatment includes painkillers, muscle relaxants, and physiotherapy.
Last updated: October 2026
Aceclofenac + Paracetamol
Use: Anti-inflammatory painkiller (NSAID) combined with paracetamol, for pain and inflammation. Anti-inflammatory painkillers are a recommended option for back pain, alongside staying active. Paracetamol on its own is not recommended for back pain.
Side effects: Stomach upset, indigestion, nausea. Anti-inflammatory painkillers can cause stomach ulcers or bleeding and kidney problems. Do not take with other anti-inflammatory painkillers or other medicines that contain paracetamol.
Side effects: Stomach upset, indigestion, nausea. Anti-inflammatory painkillers can cause stomach ulcers or bleeding and kidney problems. Do not take with other anti-inflammatory painkillers or other medicines that contain paracetamol. Anti-inflammatory painkiller (NSAID) combined with paracetamol, for pain and inflammation. Anti-inflammatory painkillers are a recommended option for back pain, alongside staying active. Paracetamol on its own is not recommended for back pain.
Thiocolchicoside
Use: Muscle relaxant. Used only as an add-on for painful muscle spasm linked to the spine, for a short course.
Side effects: Drowsiness, diarrhoea, nausea, stomach discomfort. Must not be used in pregnancy or breastfeeding, or by women who could become pregnant and are not using contraception, as it may damage chromosomes in dividing cells. Capsules should not be taken for more than 7 days in a row.
Side effects: Drowsiness, diarrhoea, nausea, stomach discomfort. Must not be used in pregnancy or breastfeeding, or by women who could become pregnant and are not using contraception, as it may damage chromosomes in dividing cells. Capsules should not be taken for more than 7 days in a row. Muscle relaxant. Used only as an add-on for painful muscle spasm linked to the spine, for a short course.
Ibuprofen
Use: Anti-inflammatory painkiller (NSAID). Recommended for back pain, alongside staying active. Use only one NSAID at a time.
Side effects: Indigestion, stomach ache, nausea. Can rarely cause stomach ulcers or bleeding and kidney problems. Do not take with other NSAIDs such as aceclofenac.
Side effects: Indigestion, stomach ache, nausea. Can rarely cause stomach ulcers or bleeding and kidney problems. Do not take with other NSAIDs such as aceclofenac. Anti-inflammatory painkiller (NSAID). Recommended for back pain, alongside staying active. Use only one NSAID at a time.
When to See a Doctor
See a doctor if back pain does not improve after a few weeks of home treatment, is severe or getting worse, stops your daily activities, spreads down your legs, causes numbness or weakness in your buttocks or a leg, or comes with fever or weight loss without trying. Get emergency help at once for numbness around your genitals or bottom, weakness or numbness in both legs, or trouble controlling your bladder or bowels.
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Medical Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. The medicines listed may require a prescription. Dosage, suitability, and safety depend on individual health conditions. Always consult a licensed doctor or pharmacist before starting any medication.