Painkiller advice for Dental emergencies and toothache*.
The following is some of the guidance for taking painkillers for dental pain. However, this is not a cure and you should always consult your dentist when you have toothache or severe dental pain following treatment.
Recommended drug regimens for dental pain relief in adults:
Mild to Moderate pain:
1000mg Paracetamol 4 times daily
OR
400mg Ibuprofen 3 times daily
Moderate to Severe Pain:
400mg to 600mg Ibuprofen 3-4 times daily
AND
1000mg Paracetamol 4 times daily
Important Information
Ibuprofen should always be taken with food
Always consult a professional before taking large amounts of pain killers
Never exceed to recommended maximum doses which are:
4000mg Paracetamol in a 24 hour period
2400mg of Ibuprofen in a 24 hour period.
Consult a professional before taking any pain killers if you have one of the following contraindications:
Have hypersensitivity to aspirin or any other NSAID including those who have experienced attacks of asthma, angioedema, urticaria or rhinitis precipitated by aspirin or NSAID.
Have active peptic ulcer disease or history of NSAID associated ulcer disease
Are in the third trimester of pregnancy
Have severe heart failure
Are taking any other NSAID painkillers
Have a hypersensitivity to paracetamol
Have severe hepatic or renal impairment
Have asthma, bowel problems, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease or connective tissue disorders
Are elderly
Have coagulation defects or inherited bleeding disorders
Are in the first 6 months of pregnancy
Are breast feeding
Taking the following medication: anticoagulants, anti hypertensives, methotrexate, SSRI’s, lithium or anti-platelet agents
If you need further advice please don’t hesitate to contact us on 01903 821 822 or via our online contact us form here.
*The information extracted from Antibiotic Guardian leaflet published by Public Health England and HSC dated June 2019
