(EN) The production of novel analgesic and antiinflammatory preparations for use for inducing an analgesic or antiinflammatory response is described. The preparations contain xanthine of the general formula I together with a selected non-narcotic analgesic and antiinflammatory non- steroidal active pharmaceutical ingredient. On use in this combination with the selected pharmaceuticals, a xanthine of this type enhances the analgesic or antiinflammatory response and expedites its onset.