Toothache pills

Sometimes, when you have a severe toothache, it is not possible to immediately see a dentist (holidays or weekends, night time, etc.) and in this situation, dental pain pills will help, which significantly reduce the intensity of pain, and in some cases completely eliminate it.

However, it is worth remembering that medications are a temporary aid until you can visit a dentist. Without qualified help, dentalgia can return at any time, inflammation can intensify, suppuration can occur, in which case painkillers will become ineffective.

In addition, all painkillers affect not only the affected area, but also other internal organs. Therefore, experts recommend not to use pills for mild pain, but to try to reduce the discomfort with rinses, compresses, etc.

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Instructions for toothache tablets

You should not take painkillers before visiting the dentist, as this can complicate diagnosis and reduce the effect of anesthesia.

Indications for use

Toothache tablets are used in case of severe pain.

Pharmacodynamics

Tablets for toothache have an analgesic effect. Some drugs also have an anti-inflammatory or antipyretic effect. The drugs usually dissolve well, are quickly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, which makes them convenient in cases where a quick analgesic effect is required.

Pharmacokinetics

Tablets for toothache after taking are usually well absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract. Also, the active substances of the drugs can penetrate into breast milk, penetrate the placental barrier.

It is usually excreted from the body by the kidneys, so patients with renal insufficiency should use painkillers with caution.

Use during pregnancy

Tablets for toothache during pregnancy are used with caution. Any medicines during this period should be used with caution, after consultation with a doctor. Some painkillers are completely contraindicated for pregnant women, some drugs are not recommended for use in the first three months of pregnancy. Almost all painkillers penetrate the placental barrier, into breast milk, so doctors recommend that pregnant women, if possible, refuse tablets and use rinsing, compresses, etc.

Contraindications for use

Tablets for toothache are contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, allergic reactions, renal or hepatic insufficiency, etc. Before using any painkiller, you must read the instructions.

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Side effects

Tablets for toothache can provoke allergic reactions (anaphylactic shock), kidney dysfunction. Before using painkillers, it is recommended to read the instructions. If any reactions of the body to the drug (including those not specified in the instructions) occur, it is necessary to stop taking the tablets and consult a doctor as soon as possible.

Method of administration and dosage

Tablets for toothache are taken depending on the concentration of the active substance in one tablet. Basically, the drugs are taken one tablet two to six times a day.

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Overdose

Toothache tablets in high doses can cause increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, nausea, shortness of breath, drowsiness, renal or hepatic failure, confusion, respiratory paralysis, convulsions. If overdose symptoms occur, stop taking the drug and seek immediate medical attention. In case of drug overdose, it is recommended to take sorbents (activated carbon, enterosgel, etc.), saline solutions, laxatives, gastric lavage, blood purification, etc.

Interactions with other drugs

Oral contraceptives, tricyclic antidepressants, and allopurinol affect the metabolic processes of metamizole in the liver and increase its toxic properties.

Painkillers should be taken as prescribed by a doctor. It is necessary to inform the dentist about taking any other medications (even dietary supplements) to avoid unwanted effects. If it is not possible to consult a doctor, but you need to take pills for toothache urgently, you should carefully read the instructions for the drug.

Storage conditions

Tablets for toothache should be kept out of reach of children. The preparations should be protected from light, stored at a temperature not exceeding 250C

Best before date

Tablets for toothache can be stored for 2-3 years from the date of manufacture. If the packaging is damaged or storage conditions are inappropriate, the drugs must not be taken.

Painkiller tablets for toothache

Almost everyone has used painkillers for toothache, although almost everyone knows that pain relief does not help solve the problem with a sore tooth, it is only a temporary measure that helps improve the condition until you can see a dentist.

Painkillers can be divided into two groups: local anesthesia (lidocaine, procaine, etc.) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

The most common painkiller is actasulide. This drug also has an anti-inflammatory effect. Actasulide is not recommended for kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, ulcers, and for children under 12 years of age.

Ketanov is also a common painkiller that contains ketorolac. This drug is not recommended for bronchial asthma, pregnant women, children under 16 years of age.

Ibuprofen has good pain-relieving properties. This drug should not be used during breastfeeding, in case of colitis and poor blood clotting.

For mild pain, you can take askofen, which is an affordable and inexpensive drug. Askofen is not used during pregnancy, at the age of up to 14 years, for gastrointestinal diseases.

No-shpa has a good pain-relieving effect, which is used not only for dentalgia, but also for many other types of pain. No-shpa is contraindicated in cardiac, renal, hepatic insufficiency, at the age under 6 years.

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Anti-inflammatory tablets for toothache

Anti-inflammatory tablets for toothache will help to alleviate the condition, relieve painful symptoms of inflammation. It should also be remembered that the problem of dentalgia cannot be solved only with tablets, since dentistry is the only branch of medicine where drug treatment is not used for treatment. Any tablets will help to relieve pain only for a while, but a repeated exacerbation will not be avoided sooner or later.

Anti-inflammatory drugs that help relieve dentalgia include Ketorol, Aspirin, Brufen, Ketanov, Nise, Actasulide, etc.

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Freezing tablets for toothache

The modern pharmaceutical market offers a large number of drugs that help cope with dentalgia. Among all painkillers, freezing gels are considered the most effective. Freezing drugs are especially used by people who prefer to take toothache pills only as a last resort.

Kamistad, which contains lidocaine hydrochloride, is considered the most effective. However, it has contraindications (high blood pressure, renal and hepatic insufficiency, pregnancy and breastfeeding), but despite this, Kamistad is recommended for both adults and children.

Dentol also has good pain-relieving properties and can be used not only by adults, but also by small children during teething.

Freezing gel Metrogyl Denta is an anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving agent. This drug helps well with inflammation and pain in teeth and is prescribed for periodontosis, stomatitis, periodontitis, etc.

Tablets for toothache for children

Toothache in children causes a lot of inconvenience, not only to the child, but also to the parents who try their best to help the baby. However, many children flatly refuse to visit the dentist and open their mouths during severe pain. Usually, before going to the dentist, parents try to relieve the pain of the inflamed tooth, but not all medications can be used in childhood.

Often, pain can be relieved by folk remedies. If the child has normal tolerance to herbs, no allergies, then you can use herbal infusions to rinse the sore tooth. But if folk methods do not bring relief to the child, you can use painkillers. In this case, the main thing to remember is that not every "adult" drug is suitable for children. In childhood, drugs containing ibuprofen or paracetamol are mainly used. Tablets for toothache, rectal suppositories, syrups, suspensions - among a wide variety of special children's painkillers, you can find the most convenient form for taking. The maximum daily dose of paracetamol should not exceed 2 g (it is recommended to divide the dose into several doses). For very young children (infants), the most convenient form is rectal suppositories.

In terms of pain-relieving effect, paracetamol is superior to ibuprofen, which is prescribed only in cases of individual intolerance to paracetamol.

Names of tablets for toothache

Nowadays, toothache tablets come in a surprising variety of names.

The most famous and used are:

Actasulide is a fairly strong painkiller, used for both dentalgia and headaches. It is recommended to take no more than two tablets per day. The drug is not used for ulcers, diabetes, under 12 years of age.

Askofen - used for moderate or mild pain. The drug is available and relatively inexpensive, it is recommended to take 2-3 tablets per day (at intervals). Askofen is not used for gastrointestinal diseases, up to 14 years.

Ketanov is the most popular remedy for various types of pain, the analgesic effect occurs a maximum of an hour after taking and lasts for about five hours. For acute pain, ketanov is taken once a day. Contraindicated in heart disease, in childhood, and pregnant women.

Oxadol - used for dentalgia, acts quite quickly. Taken when necessary, not prescribed to pregnant women.

Baralgin is a drug with a weak analgesic effect. It is recommended to take no more than six tablets per day (at intervals). The drug is also allowed to be taken by pregnant women (in the second and third trimesters), contraindicated in asthma.

No-shpa – used for different types of pain. It is recommended to take up to 6 tablets per day (at intervals). No-shpa is contraindicated for children, for heart disease.

Nurofen - used for mild to moderate pain, recommended to take no more than three tablets per day. Contraindicated for pregnant and breastfeeding women, asthma, erosion.

Pentalgin is used for different types of pain, from mild to severe. The drug can be taken as needed, but it is recommended to take no more than three tablets per day. The course of treatment with pentalgin should not exceed three days. Contraindicated in case of heart rhythm disturbances, glaucoma, ulcers, children, pregnant women.

Ketanov tablets for toothache

Ketanov is a non-steroidal drug with an anti-inflammatory effect, has strong analgesic properties, and also helps relieve inflammation and fever.

The drug is produced in the form of tablets and injection solutions. It is prescribed for pain of moderate and severe intensity (after operations, oncological diseases, bruises, dislocations, muscle pain, etc.).

Ketanov can also be used for toothache, as well as after dental treatment or tooth extraction. Tablets for toothache are taken once a day (if necessary, another tablet can be taken after six hours).

After taking ketanov, you may experience dizziness, nausea, dryness, drowsiness, decreased heart rate, and increased blood pressure. In rare cases, taking the drug may cause hearing and vision impairment. If kidney function is impaired, swelling may develop.

Ketanov is not prescribed to patients with peptic ulcer in the acute phase, bronchial asthma, blood clotting disorders, kidney and liver function. Also, the drug cannot be taken together with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Ketanov is not prescribed to children, pregnant and lactating women, during labor.

Nise tablets for toothache

Nise is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It has antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. The main substance of the drug is nimesulide.

The drug is prescribed for various types of pain, infectious diseases, inflammatory processes, neuralgia, etc.

Tablets for toothache are prescribed from one to four tablets per day, depending on the intensity of pain. It is best to take the tablets before meals, with plenty of water.

After taking the tablets, nausea, stomach pain, skin rash, and bronchospasms may occur.

The drug is not prescribed for individuals with individual intolerance to nimesulide or other components, in case of exacerbation of gastric ulcer, with impaired liver and kidney function, to children and pregnant women.

It should be taken with caution in parallel with phenytoin, diuretics, antihypertensive, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic drugs, cyclosporine, methotrexate.

Ketorol for toothache

Ketorol is a first-generation nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic. Long-term use of ketorol can affect the condition of the gastric mucosa, so the drug is prescribed for a course of no more than one week.

The drug is a strong analgesic, so ketorol is taken for severe pain. Adult patients with dentalgia are recommended to take ketorol once, if necessary, a second tablet can be taken after a few hours. Ketarol is not prescribed with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, paracetamol.

The use of ketorol during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and for the treatment of children is contraindicated.

The drug may cause allergic reactions, swelling, increased blood pressure, headaches, drowsiness or excessive activity, disruption of the digestive, respiratory systems, vision, and hearing.

Ketonal for toothache

Ketonal is a non-steroidal drug with an anti-inflammatory effect, which is prescribed to reduce pain and symptomatic treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

The drug has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, a slight antipyretic effect. For dentalgia, one Ketonal tablet is usually prescribed 1-2 times a day (no more than 300 mg per day). Take the tablets after meals (or during meals), washing down with plenty of water.

After taking Ketonal, allergic reactions, liver dysfunction, headaches (migraine attacks), insomnia, dizziness, high blood pressure, tinnitus, swelling, rapid heartbeat, skin death, etc. may develop. It is prohibited to take Ketoral if you are hypersensitive to the components of the drug, have an ulcer, inflammation of the esophagus, or have impaired renal function.

Also, the drug is not used to treat children and pregnant women.

The drug is prescribed with caution to patients with bronchial asthma, anemia, diabetes, blood disease, and edema.

Elderly patients require specialist supervision during treatment with Ketonal.

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Bral helps to reduce pain of mild or moderate intensity. Take the drug 1-2 tablets up to three times a day. It is not recommended to take more than six tablets per day.

Bral can provoke allergies, bronchospastic syndrome, renal dysfunction, changes in urine color, decreased blood pressure, temperature, fever (chills, sore throat), and increased heart rate.

While taking the drug, it is forbidden to consume alcohol in any form.

Green tablets for toothache

There are several types of green painkillers. First of all, it is worth noting ketorol - a potent drug, the active substance of which is ketorolac.

Pentalgin has several types (Pentalgin Plus, Pentalgin N, etc.), each of which differs in composition. Green toothache tablets do not contain codeine and help with mild pain.

Tempalgin for toothache

Tempalgin contains two active substances – a painkiller and a tranquilizer (anti-anxiety agent). This drug is available only in tablet form. One tablet contains 500 mg of analgesic and 20 mg of tranquilizer.

Tempalgin helps with mild or moderate dentalgia, and also helps to significantly reduce severe pain.

The drug should not be taken in case of intolerance to the components, some blood diseases, liver and kidney dysfunction. Also, tempalgin is not prescribed to children, people with low blood pressure, in the first and third trimester of pregnancy, and nursing women.

For toothache, it is recommended to take one tablet up to four times a day. No more than six tablets are allowed per day.

Nurofen for toothache

Nurofen is a good pain reliever, reduces inflammation and fever. The active ingredient of Nurofen is ibuprofen.

Nurofen helps to cope with dentalgia well, since the drug's action is aimed directly at the site of inflammation. After taking, the analgesic effect occurs within 30 minutes. The recommended dose is 1-2 tablets 2-3 times a day, no more than six tablets are allowed per day.

Nurofen is not prescribed to pregnant women, in case of kidney, liver, blood, visual organ diseases, or gastrointestinal bleeding.

After taking the drug, in some cases, dry mouth, impaired vision and hearing, impaired coordination, and high blood pressure may occur.

Mig tablets for toothache

Mig reduces inflammation and fever, relieves pain. The drug belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

The maximum analgesic effect of Mig tablets is manifested during the inflammatory process.

Mig is contraindicated in case of ulcers, bleeding, blood diseases, optic nerve disease, pregnant and lactating women, and hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

For toothache, it is recommended to take 1/2 tablet 3-4 times a day. If necessary, you can increase the dose (1 tablet 3 times a day). The course of treatment should not exceed one week.

Spazmalgon for toothache

Tablets for toothache Spazmolgon are effective in case of inflammatory or infectious process in a tooth (teeth). Treatment with Spazmolgon should be short-term, prescribed for relief of pain sensations 1-2 tablets 1-3 times a day.

If dentalgia is not of an inflammatory nature, then Spazmolgon will not provide the necessary analgesic effect.

Tablets for acute toothache

All toothache tablets have a pain-relieving effect to a greater or lesser extent. Pain-relieving drugs do not cure, but only help to alleviate the condition. In case of acute pain, you can use any pain-relieving drug: analgin, tempalgin, baralgin. Ketanov, denebol, diclofenac, solpadeine have a stronger pain-relieving effect.

Tablets for severe toothache

In case of severe pain, you can use new generation drugs, such as Ibuclin or Ibufen, which cope well with severe dentalgia and are distinguished by their safety. When taking such drugs, the main thing is to strictly control the dosage. An adult should not take more than four Ibufen tablets per day.

The drug is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women, and for those with liver and blood diseases.

Ibuclin is a combination drug (paracetamol + ibuprofen), which allows it to combine the effect of several painkillers.

Such drugs are allowed to be given to children for toothaches, but it is better to use a special convenient form of release for children in the form of syrup.

The most powerful drugs are considered to be actasulide, ketanov, nise (in which the active substance is nimesulide). The downside of taking such drugs is a large number of side effects of the body, contraindications, so drugs from this group should be used with caution. It is allowed to take no more than two tablets of nimesulide per day.

Preparations containing nimesulide are strictly contraindicated for children and pregnant women.

Severe aching pain can be relieved with antispasmodics - drugs that relieve muscle spasms (no-shpa, drotaverine, etc.). For dentalgia, such drugs are used extremely rarely, but they can be taken in combination with other painkillers to enhance the effect (for example, one tablet of no-shpa and analgin).

Tablets for toothache during pregnancy

Toothache in pregnant women is quite common, however, it is necessary to use medications during this period with great caution, especially painkillers, since almost all of them are able to penetrate the placental barrier and, depending on the concentration in the blood and the duration of pregnancy, can disrupt the development of the fetus.

If a pregnant woman has a toothache, the main remedy for relieving the condition will not be toothache pills, but folk methods (rinsing, compresses). If the pain is very strong, then it is permissible to take a paracetamol tablet.

Also, during pregnancy it is permissible to take some other medications for severe dentalgia.

Ibuprofen is a drug with a fairly strong pain-relieving effect. If the pain is severe, you can take one tablet; if the pain does not subside, you can take another tablet after four hours.

Spazmolgon, analgin, no-shpa, baralgin are painkillers that can be taken during pregnancy for severe toothache (no more than two tablets).

The period of pregnancy at which dentalgia appeared is of particular importance. In the first three months, it is recommended to completely stop taking any medications to prevent developmental defects. In the second trimester, you can take painkillers more or less calmly; at this stage, there will be no pathologies after taking medications. In the last three months of pregnancy, it is better to be careful with medications, as this can provoke premature birth.

The best pills for toothache

The best tablets for toothache should be chosen depending on the nature of the pain. For severe, acute pain, you should take strong drugs, such as ketanov, ketorol, etc. For moderate pain, you should not use such strong drugs; in this case, Pentalgin, Nurofen and other drugs with ibuprofen will help well.

Mild dental pain can be relieved with paracetamol and acetylsalicylic acid.

Reviews

According to reviews of painkillers, mainly strong drugs or those effective for moderate pain sensations help to cope with toothache.

Usually, dentalgia is helped by medications that a person uses to get rid of other types of pain (during menstruation, headaches, etc.).

Price

Prices for toothache tablets depend on the manufacturer, the active substance and a number of other factors. The cost of analgin will be within 3-9 UAH, ketanov - from 16 UAH, tempalgin - from 12 UAH, nurofen - from 11 UAH.

Tablets for toothache should be taken only if it is not possible to visit the dentist immediately. Taking painkillers before visiting the dentist is not advisable because it can interfere with diagnosis and reduce the effect of anesthesia.