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KCET · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life

Which one of the following is a non-narcotic analgesic?

  1. A Heroin
  2. B Codeine
  3. C Aspirin
  4. D Morphine
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(C) Aspirin

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Aspirin in classified as a non-narcotic
analgesic because it does not produce the typical effects associated with narcotic or opiod analgesics. In addition to its analgesic effects, it also possesses anti-inflammatory and antipyretic (fever reducing) properties.
It is commonly used for relieving mild to moderate pain, reducing inflammation, headaches etc.