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Medicines propofolQuestion & answer

propofol · Medicine question

Is propofol a painkiller?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. Separate pain relief is generally required for painful procedures.

Sources for this answer

Propofol 10mg/ml (1%) emulsion for injection or infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 29

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