What is the best over the counter pain killer for a sunburn?

Answer 1

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OTC pain meds all work about the same for a sunburn. Try pouring vinegar over the burned area (keep away from eyes), it really takes the sting out. Also aloe gel helps.

Answer 2

calamine lotion and aloe vera

Answer 3

Vinegar or steep some tea and put a rag in it when it cools down and blot it on your sunburn.

Answer 4

Pure aloe vera gel.

Answer 5

white shaving cream, like colgate brand, it takes the sting out instantly. spread it on, dont rub it in and then put a tee shirt on over it. the pain and heat are gone the moment it touches your skin.

Answer 6

Motrin for the inflammation and a vinegar compress (vinegar and water on washcloth) will take the heat out. Also if you can find it Rise shaving cream will help a lot, not any other kind of shaving cream works but Rise does. If it continues to get worse and not better, got to your doctor.