Painkillers

Paracetamol relieves fever and pain but does not reduce inflammation. 

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce fever and inflammation and relieve pain; ibruprofen can be bought over the counter, works faster than, and lasts longer than paracetamol and is just as effective in reducing fever. 

For toothache, a paracetamol / ibruprofen combination was most effective (e.g. Nuromol).