A method of controlling the inflammatory and/or neuropatic pain of various origins by administering a pharmaceutical composition containing palmitoylethanolamide, to a human or animal patient. In particular, the present invention relates to the administration of a pharmaceutical composition comprising palmitoylethanoiamide (PEA) and L-acetylcarnitine (LAC), optionally in addition with an antioxidant compound, such as a polyphenol, alpha-lipoic acid, or L-acetylcysteine to a patient.
