Moderate pain is a bit more painful than mild pain. It usually hinder with function. It is the stage wherein you can’t concentrate with your task because you just can’t ignore the pain that you are feeling. Sometimes it goes away, but comes back after a few hours. Having it treated can stop the pain from coming back. Stronger medication is needed for moderate pain. It needs a stronger medication than nonprescription and acetaminophen. It is said that ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are proven to be effective as well as codeine. You can ask for doctor’s advice in choosing which non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should you take.