Effective Toothache Pills, List

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List of toothache pills

Toothache is the kind of pain that is simply impossible to endure. Sometimes it paralyzes a person's work, completely disrupting the rhythm of his life. Of course, a toothache is a reason for going to the dentist, but when there is no opportunity to see a doctor, pain relievers can come to the rescue. However, they need to be taken correctly, without exceeding the dosage and carefully studying all possible contraindications.

A toothache can occur for various reasons, for example, caries, periodontitis, pulpitis can cause it. It is important to understand that pain pills cannot cure a tooth; they only temporarily help reduce pain. Most drugs are absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and excreted by the kidneys. Therefore, if there are diseases of the renal system, any drugs should be taken with caution.

There are two groups of drugs that can relieve toothache, these are:

• NSAIDs, which include Ibuprofen, Ketoprofen, Diclofenac, etc. These drugs not only relieve pain, but also relieve inflammation.
• Analgesics, which include: Tempalgin, Ketonov, Analgin, etc. These drugs are aimed solely at relieving pain symptoms by blocking the centers inside the brain that are responsible for the transmission of pain impulses.

If you take too high a dose of pain reliever, you may develop serious side effects, such as nausea, shortness of breath, drowsiness, increased blood pressure, seizures, and even respiratory arrest.

Content:

• Nise
• Ketorol
• Nurofen
• Tempalgin
• Ketanov
• Toothache Drops
• Pregnancy pills
• Pain relievers for children
• General recommendations

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Nise

Nise refers to drugs from the NSAID group with the main active ingredient - nimesulide. The drug has no effect on the hemostatic system, which is responsible for maintaining the liquid state of the blood and for its normal functioning. Nimesulide blocks the action of prostaglandins, relieving inflammation.

Nise is recommended to be taken for moderate toothache, which was provoked by caries, or the initial stage of pulpitis. (read also: Causes and symptoms of pulpitis)

The drug is prohibited from taking during pregnancy and lactation, in the presence of hepatic and renal failure, as well as under the age of 2 years.

Adults should not take more than 4 tablets per day if the dosage of one tablet is 50 mg. The pill is taken before meals, not chewed, washed down with plenty of water.

Overdose symptoms: feeling of nausea, abdominal pain, skin rashes.

Ketorol

Ketorol belongs to drugs from the NSAID group, has a pronounced analgesic effect. The main active ingredient is promethamine ketorolac. Ketorol is recommended for severe toothache.

Do not exceed a daily dose of 4 10 mg tablets for adults. Ketorol is not combined with other NSAIDs or with Paracetamol.

Contraindications to admission are the following conditions: disorders of the kidneys and liver, the period of gestation, the period of breastfeeding, children under 16 years of age.

After taking the drug, the following side effects are possible: drowsiness, increased blood pressure, swelling of the limbs and face, disorders of the digestive system.

Nurofen

Nurofen is a pain reliever drug that relieves inflammation and swelling. Tablets are approved for use in children over 12 years of age. The drug is fast acting and effectively relieves pain within 30 minutes after administration.

With pain syndrome, you can take 1-2 tablets once. You can repeat the dose after 6-8 hours, but no more than 3 times a day. Nurofen is able to relieve pain of moderate intensity. With severe pain syndrome, you can use a drug such as Nurofen Plus. Its composition is supplemented with codeine, which allows for more effective relief of toothache.

However, Nurofen has a wide list of contraindications, including:

• Dysfunction of the liver and kidneys;
• Hemophilia, leukopenia;
• Dysfunction of the digestive tract;
• Children under 12 years of age (for tablet form);
• Breastfeeding period, etc.

Tempalgin

Tempalgin is an antipyretic analgesic drug. It helps relieve pain, reduces fever, has a weak anti-inflammatory and calming effect. Tempalgin contains two main active ingredients: metamizole sodium, which is a non-opioid analgesic, and tempidone, which is a tranquilizer.

Tepalgin is taken with mild or moderate toothache, the daily dose should not exceed 6 tablets.

Contraindications for use are:

• Renal and heart failure;
• Low blood pressure (below 100 mm Hg);
• Violations of the hematopoietic system:
• Carrying a baby and breastfeeding;
• Age under 14.

Ketanov

Ketanov refers to drugs from the NSAID group, is able to stop severe toothache. In addition, Ketanov has antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects. It is often recommended for admission after dental surgery.

Do not take more than 1 tablet per day. The minimum time that must elapse before the next appointment is 6 hours.

Ketanov tends to provoke heart rhythm disturbances, an increase in blood pressure, dizziness, nausea.

You should not take the drug for stomach ulcers, bleeding disorders, asthma, liver and kidney diseases. Ketans are forbidden to be received by pregnant and lactating women, as well as in children under 16 years of age.

Toothache Drops

Dental drops are drugs that have analgesic, local irritant, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects. They are used for toothache until medical attention is provided.

Do not use dental drops in children under 12 years of age, in the presence of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, during pregnancy and lactation.

Use the drug topically, applying up to 3 drops of the product to a cotton swab and applying cotton to a sore tooth for up to 10 minutes.

Pregnancy pills

Taking any medications during pregnancy should be done with extreme caution, since most drugs are contraindicated at this time. Many of them are able to cross the placental barrier and influence the development of the fetus. Therefore, to relieve toothache, pregnant women are advised to use local remedies - mouthwash solutions, compresses. It is possible to take Paracetamol, but not more than 1 tablet.

With severe pain and after consultation with a specialist, you can take:

• Spazmalgon.
• Ibuprofen, but not in the third trimester.
• Analgin.
• No-shpa.
• Baralgin.

Do not exceed 2 tablets daily for any of these products. Safer in terms of taking medications is the 2nd trimester of pregnancy, since the risk of fetal pathologies at this time is minimal.

Pain relievers for children

Tablet forms of drugs in childhood, as a rule, are not prescribed. For toothache, suspensions, gels and solutions are recommended. Moreover, all these drugs can be based either on ibuprofen or on paracetamol. Do not exceed the maximum daily dose of paracetamol in 2 g.

Most often, children are recommended to relieve toothache:

• Nurofen for children over 6 years old.
• Panadol for children over 3 years old.
• Ketans for adolescents over 15 years old.

General recommendations

• With a mild toothache, the following can help: Analgin, Aspirin, Paracetamol. These drugs work for about 2 hours. You should not overpay for more expensive drugs, in which the same paracetamol, aspirin or analgin is the active ingredient.
• In case of acute pain, it is best to opt for drugs such as Nise, Nimesulide, Ibuklin, Ketanov.
• With aching pain of weak intensity, you can take antispasmodics: No-shpu, Papaverine, Spazmalgon.
• With severe pain, only narcotic drugs can help: Fentanyl, Promedol, Morphine. However, these drugs cannot be purchased without a doctor's prescription.

The author of the article: Muravitsky Boris Viktorovich, dentist, especially for the website ayzdorov.ru