Painkiller advice for Dental emergencies and toothaches.

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

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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

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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