analgesic

Example Sentences

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Some individuals find limited relief through capsaicin cream, an over-the-counter analgesic that creates a warming sensation.

From Science Daily

Nitrous oxide is a colourless gas commonly used as an analgesic - a painkiller - in medicine and dentistry, and for producing whipped cream in cooking.

From BBC

The league is an analgesic we just can’t quit, no matter how debauched it can be.

From Washington Post

For example, cannabis is often marketed as an analgesic, with some companies going so far as to claim that it can substitute for opioids.

From New York Times

He said the hospital also is running low on drug supplies, including special food supplements for malnutrition, as well as antibiotics, analgesics and anesthetics.

From Seattle Times