Paracetamol for toothache
introduction
Since toothache does not only occur during the opening hours of the dental practice, the affected patients often have to seek relief themselves first.
Nevertheless, if the toothache persists, a dentist should be consulted promptly, the cause should be determined and appropriate therapy should be started.
For the temporary treatment of toothache are available to those affected by various pain relievers such as Paracetamol to disposal.
In addition to medication, there are also various home remedies for toothache that provide relief.
Pain medications recommended by most dentists include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
Aspirin should be avoided if you have a toothache, as this pain reliever causes blood to thin, which can increase the risk of bleeding or bleeding if surgery is necessary.
Toothache can occur for various reasons and can be extremely stressful for the person affected. When a toothache occurs, it must be noted that the annoying throbbing is only a symptom of various diseases. Typical causes of toothache are carious defects of the teeth and inflammatory processes in the area of the gums or the gums. However, the cause of the toothache can also be located outside the oral cavity.
Inflammation of the sinuses or common colds often also bring toothache. Especially if it can be observed that the pain is increased when stooping or bending forward, it can generally be assumed that no disease of the teeth or the periodontal support system is the cause.
Toothache and paracetamol
Paracetamol is only partially suitable for the short-term treatment of toothache. This is because the active ingredient paracetamol, in addition to pain relief (analgesic effect) especially a fever-lowering effect (antipyretic effect) can exercise. Paracetamol is particularly suitable for treating headaches, but toothache cannot be relieved in all cases by taking this active ingredient. This fact is due to the fact that, in most cases, toothache is provoked by the presence of inflammatory processes within the oral cavity.
Many painkillers, such as ibuprofen or aspirin, have an anti-inflammatory component in addition to their analgesic and fever-lowering effect. However, this effect is hardly or not at all detectable with the active ingredient paracetamol. In addition, Paracetamol has an extensive list of possible side effects that should be considered urgently before taking.
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Dosage of paracetamol
To prevent overdose, no other pain relievers should be taken at the same time as paracetamol. Paracetamol should not be taken for more than 3 days at a time. If no improvement can be seen during this time, a doctor should be consulted. Adults and adolescents from 12 years of age should not exceed the maximum dose of 4000 mg paracetamol per day. The dose corresponds to 8 tablets of 500 mg per day. The single dose can also contain up to 1000 mg in adults. Accordingly, the dose intervals must be selected longer, otherwise the kidney is overloaded. The dose for children under 43 kg is chosen depending on their body weight. The calculation formula 10 to 15 mg per kilogram of body weight applies to the single dose. The maximum daily value is calculated as 60mg per kilogram of body weight. If the liver or kidneys are damaged, paracetamol should not be taken without training from a doctor.
Side effects of paracetamol
Taking it for too long and improperly can lead to headaches, fatigue or nervousness. If other pain relievers are taken, the risk of kidney failure increases. Very rarely, an allergic reaction such as a rash or difficulty breathing occurs. Higher doses can damage the liver and alter the blood count, but this occurs in less than one in 10,000 patients. An overdose causes nausea, vomiting, stomach ache and loss of appetite within 24 hours. Headache, tiredness and muscle weakness occur as side effects as soon as paracetamol is discontinued after long-term use.
Paracetamol for toothache in babies
As soon as babies are older than 3 months, they can receive paracetamol in the prescribed dose. Since the babies are already 6 to 8 months old with their first tooth, the age limit is no longer a criterion. The dose for infants is calculated from 10 to 15 mg per kilogram of body weight. Depending on whether the babies can already swallow tablets or not, there is the possibility of a suppository. In contrast to the tablets, the suppositories have the advantage that they cannot be vomited again. There are also suppositories with different dose quantities.
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Ibuprofen as an alternative
Ibuprofen is a suitable alternative for patients who cannot tolerate paracetamol. For example, there are - although only rarely - intolerance to some of the ingredients in paracetamol tablets. Paracetamol is also a contraindication in patients with liver damage or renal insufficiency. Ibuprofen is also anti-inflammatory. This means that taking ibuprofen partially treats the cause of the toothache. If the effect of paracetamol wears off again, the toothache returns, unless the cause has already been addressed.
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Alternative pain relievers
Win because of the partially weak effect of paracetamol alternative pain relievers more and more conciseness in the treatment of acute Toothache. However, when using alternative painkillers, particular attention should be paid to the quality and intensity of the toothache. Certain factors that increase or alleviate the intensity of the symptoms also play a decisive role in choosing the right alternative pain reliever.
If the affected patient observes severe toothache that radiates into the head and is accompanied by a dry mouth, alternative painkillers can already help to provide relief. In particular, toothaches that increase in intensity during physical exertion and / or can be increased by heat can be avoided by using Bryonia alba be treated. Toothache coming through carious defects of the tooth, one Root inflammation or inflammatory processes in the area of the tooth support system (Periodontal disease) do not respond to paracetamol or Bryonia alba in some cases. Especially if these complaints appear suddenly, have a pronounced intensity and a stinging quality Beladonna used as an alternative pain reliever. This also applies to toothache, which mainly begins in the evening or during the night.
The active substance Chamomilla on the other hand, it is particularly suitable for the relief of toothache, which has an unbearable intensity and is accompanied by a clearly noticeable overheating of the affected half of the face. Typically, toothache that can be managed by Chamomilla also increases after taking paracetamol during the night. The consumption of warm food and / or drinks also usually provokes an increase in pain intensity. When treating children and infants who suffer from toothache, pain relievers such as paracetamol should not be used in excessive doses. For this reason, alternative pain relievers like Chamomilla are particularly good for treating children.
In addition to the toothache caused by carious defects or inflammatory processes, complaints that persist even after a tooth has been removed are a problem. Most of the time, these toothaches appear late in the hour, i.e. after those administered by the dentist have subsided Anesthesia, and can only be alleviated to a limited extent by paracetamol. Alternative pain relievers are also particularly suitable for this form of toothache. If the symptoms decrease due to cooling and increase due to warmth (for example when lying on the affected half of the face), the active ingredient is particularly suitable Hypericum (Johannis herbs).
