Basic Information on Pain
Pain is a symptom. Pain is an uncomfortable experience with a variety of causes that usually signals an underlying disorder. As such, pain is usually the first sign of a problem that leads patients to visit their doctors. As a symptom, pain provides the doctor with critical information in determining a diagnosis for the true underlying problem.
Pain is Common:
- More than 40 million Americans suffer from pain ranging from chronic, recurring headaches to back problems
- Arthritis affects nearly 20 million Americans.
- 15% of American adults suffer some degree of back pain during their lives
- 4 in 10 Americans report suffering pain on a daily basis.
- 5 in 10 Americans report that pain interferes with their sleep.
- 58% of Americans report that over-the-counter pain medication is not completely effective for their pain
- 80% of all U.S. doctor visits are for conditions with pain.
Panlor® SS and Panlor® DC are indicated for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain. More information is provided at the Panlor® website.
Panlor® is indicated for the analgesic relief of moderate to moderately severe pain. Each dose contains an effective triad formula of dihydrocodeine, acetaminophen and caffeine.