Hoping girl will go out to get special pain-relievers (8)

I believe the answer is:

aspirins

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(Other definitions for aspirins that I've seen before include "Is sprain a reason to take the tablets?" , "Analgesic drugs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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