Whiplash injury

Weak opioid analgesic — seizure risk with SSRIs/SNRIs; sedation affects safety-critical work.

Brands: Tramadol, Tramal (tramadol)

SA strengths: 50 mg capsule · 100 mg SR tablet

Typical dosing: Often 50–100 mg qid PRN or SR 100–200 mg BD — max daily dose per insert.

Opioid analgesic — often combined with paracetamol; dependence and constipation risk.

Brands: Codeine phosphate

SA strengths: 30 mg tablet · 60 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Combo products: limit tablets per 24 h per package insert (e.g. Stilpane, Myprodol).

Non-opioid analgesic/antipyretic — hepatotoxicity risk above maximum daily dose.

Brands: Panado (paracetamol)

SA strengths: 500 mg tablet · 1 g tablet

Typical dosing: 500 mg–1 g qid PRN; do not exceed 4 g/day in adults without clinician direction.

NSAID anti-inflammatory — GI and renal precautions with chronic use.

Brands: Brufen (ibuprofen)

SA strengths: 200 mg tablet · 400 mg tablet · 600 mg tablet

Typical dosing: 200–400 mg TDS with food for musculoskeletal pain.

NSAID — enteric-coated tablets common in SA; cardiovascular/GI risk with long-term use.

Brands: Voltaren (diclofenac)

SA strengths: 25 mg tablet · 50 mg tablet · 50 mg enteric-coated tablet

Typical dosing: 25–50 mg BD–TDS per formulation and indication.

Anti-inflammatory pain relief — stomach and kidney precautions with long use.

Brands: Celebrex (celecoxib)

SA strengths: 100 mg capsule · 200 mg capsule

Typical dosing: Dose per treating clinician script and package insert.

Anti-inflammatory pain relief — stomach and kidney precautions with long use.

Brands: Arcoxia (etoricoxib)

SA strengths: 60 mg tablet · 90 mg tablet · 120 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Dose per treating clinician script and package insert.

Reduces inflammation — insomnia, mood changes, and blood sugar effects.

Brands: Prednisone

SA strengths: 5 mg tablet · 20 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Dose per treating clinician script and package insert.

Reduces inflammation — insomnia, mood changes, and blood sugar effects.

Brands: Medrol (methylprednisolone)

SA strengths: 4 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Dose per treating clinician script and package insert.

Prescribed rehabilitation for pain, injury, and mobility restoration.

Session formats: 30 min session · 45 min session · 60 min session

Typical plan: Usually 30–60 min sessions weekly to thrice weekly per referral.

Functional rehabilitation — workplace pacing, ergonomics, ADL retraining.

Session formats: 45 min session · 60 min session

Typical plan: 45–60 min sessions per treating plan.