Explain non-narcotic and narcotic analgesics with an example of each.

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Dear Student,
Following is the difference between narcotic and non-narcotic analgesic
Narcotic analgesics Non-narcotic analgesics
These are derieved from opium and related products These are the pain relievers not derieved from opoium
Theses lead to habit formation or addiction These do not cause any depenedence
These act on Central nervous system These act on peripheral nervous system

Examples of narcotic analgeiscs - morphine , codeine 
non-narcotic analgesics - Acetaminophen, aspirin
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