# Pain & Fever Drugs in Nigeria

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC register holds 1,271 pain & fever products across the 11 medicines in this guide, 685 of them with active registrations, from 453 registration holders.

- Source: https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/pain-fever/
- Drug guides in this category: 11
- Last updated: October 2026
- Supply report (October 2026 copy): https://ogbogwu.com/data/supply/pain-fever/ — 685 active registrations from 292 companies

Paracetamol is probably the most consumed medicine in Nigeria, full stop. It is in every home, every kiosk, every handbag — as Panadol, Boska, Emzor Paracetamol, and a dozen other brands — and at a few hundred naira a pack it is also one of the cheapest. Behind it come ibuprofen and diclofenac for stronger pain and inflammation, and tramadol at the far end, a genuinely useful opioid painkiller that has also become one of Nigeria's most abused substances and is now tightly controlled by the NDLEA.

The main dangers in this category are quiet ones. Paracetamol is safe at normal doses but seriously damages the liver in overdose, and because it hides inside many cold-and-flu combinations, people sometimes take it twice without realising. Diclofenac and ibuprofen, taken daily for years for arthritis or back pain, are a common cause of stomach ulcers and kidney trouble. None of this makes these drugs bad — it makes the label worth reading.

## Pain & fever drug prices in Nigeria (October 2026)

As of October 2026, pain & fever medicines in Nigeria cost between ₦450–₦38,150 per pack depending on the drug, brand, and pack size, with live online prices sampled from Nigerian pharmacies for 4 of the 11 medicines below. The table below compares each medicine's typical range.

| Medicine | Typical price range | Online (sampled) |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/diclofenac/) | ₦3,750–₦38,150 | ~₦10,925 (tablets) |
| Ibuprofen (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ibuprofen/) | ₦550–₦3,100 | ~₦1,000 (tablets) |
| Indomethacin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/indomethacin/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Mefenamic Acid (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/mefenamic-acid/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Nefopam (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/nefopam/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Paracetamol (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/paracetamol/) | ₦450–₦3,550 | ~₦688 (a strip) |
| Pentazocine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/pentazocine/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Piroxicam (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/piroxicam/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Pregabalin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/pregabalin/) | ₦11,200–₦34,680 | ~₦31,225 |
| Tapentadol (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/tapentadol/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |
| Tramadol (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/tramadol/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |

Ranges span brands and pack sizes; online figures are medians sampled from Nigerian online pharmacies, latest October 2026. Open-market prices are often lower.

## All pain & fever drug guides

- Diclofenac (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/diclofenac/): Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID); over the counter; WHO essential medicine
- Ibuprofen (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ibuprofen/): Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID); over the counter; WHO essential medicine
- Indomethacin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/indomethacin/): Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID); prescription only
- Mefenamic Acid (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/mefenamic-acid/): Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (fenamate); prescription only
- Nefopam (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/nefopam/): Centrally acting non-opioid analgesic (benzoxazocine); prescription only
- Paracetamol (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/paracetamol/): Non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic; over the counter; WHO essential medicine
- Pentazocine (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/pentazocine/): Opioid analgesic (mixed agonist–antagonist); prescription only
- Piroxicam (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/piroxicam/): Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (oxicam); prescription only
- Pregabalin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/pregabalin/): Gabapentinoid (anticonvulsant and neuropathic pain agent); prescription only
- Tapentadol (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/tapentadol/): Opioid analgesic with noradrenaline reuptake inhibition; prescription only
- Tramadol (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/tramadol/): Opioid analgesic (centrally-acting); prescription only

## Every registered brand, by medicine (October 2026 copy)

The NAFDAC Greenbook's complete brand list for each pain & fever medicine — every registration holder and number, not just the well-known names.

- Paracetamol brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/paracetamol/brands/): 374 registrations
- Diclofenac brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/diclofenac/brands/): 372 registrations
- Tramadol brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/tramadol/brands/): 159 registrations
- Ibuprofen brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ibuprofen/brands/): 151 registrations
- Pregabalin brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/pregabalin/brands/): 114 registrations
- Pentazocine brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/pentazocine/brands/): 85 registrations
- Piroxicam brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/piroxicam/brands/): 81 registrations

## Related on Ogbogwu

Conditions treated with pain & fever drugs:

- Epilepsy & Seizures (https://ogbogwu.com/conditions/epilepsy/)
- Malaria (https://ogbogwu.com/conditions/malaria/)
- Pain & Fever (https://ogbogwu.com/conditions/pain-and-fever/)
- Typhoid Fever (https://ogbogwu.com/conditions/typhoid-fever/)

Guides:

- Complete List of Banned and Restricted Drugs in Nigeria (2026) (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/banned-drugs-nigeria/)
- How to Verify if a Drug is NAFDAC-Approved: Step-by-Step Guide (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/nafdac-drug-verification/)
- How to Register with NAFDAC as a Drug Dealer in Nigeria (2026 Guide) (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/nafdac-registration-drug-dealers/)

From the blog:

- Why Drug Prices Vary So Much Across Nigeria (https://ogbogwu.com/blog/why-drug-prices-vary-nigeria/)

Related categories:

- Cough, Cold & Flu (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/cough-cold-flu/)
- Antimalarials (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/antimalarials/)
- Digestive Health (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/digestive-health/)

## FAQs

### What pain & fever medicines are available in Nigeria?

As of October 2026, Ogbogwu covers 11 pain & fever medicines sold in Nigeria: Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Indomethacin, Mefenamic Acid, Nefopam, Paracetamol, Pentazocine, Piroxicam, Pregabalin, Tapentadol, Tramadol. Each has a full guide covering NAFDAC-registered brands, typical prices, dosage, side effects, and how to verify the product you're buying is genuine.

### How much do pain & fever drugs cost in Nigeria?

As of October 2026, pain & fever medicines in Nigeria cost between ₦450–₦38,150 per pack depending on the drug, brand, and pack size, with live online prices sampled from Nigerian pharmacies for 4 of the 11 medicines below. The table below compares each medicine's typical range.

### How many pain & fever products are NAFDAC-registered?

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook holds 1,271 pain & fever products matched to the medicines on this page, from 453 manufacturers — 685 currently listed as active in the Greenbook (listings can lag renewals). Each drug's "All brands" page lists every registered product with its NAFDAC number, and you can verify any number free with our NAFDAC Checker. Always confirm the number on the pack matches the registry before buying.

Verify any NAFDAC number free (no login): https://ogbogwu.com/nafdac-checker/