Medicines to Treat Toothache

Generic name (Active ingredient) Dosage Common side effects Prescription Only Medicine Paracetamol 450mg & Orphenadrine 35mg (Anarex ) For adults: 1 to 2 tablets up to three times a day. For children: Not recommended for children under the age of 12. Diclofenac For adults: Diclofenac 25 mg tablet : 1 to 2 tablets three times a day Diclofenac SR* 75 mg tablet: 1 tablet two times a day *For sustained release (SR) tablet, swallow the tablet whole (do not chew or crush it) Gastric discomfort Abdominal pain Heartburn Dizziness Skin rash Nausea Constipation Fluid retention Drowsiness Dry mouth Blurred vision Avoid alcohol. Do not take with other paracetamol-containing products. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Prescription only medicine Special precautions Legal status

Take with or after food. Consult doctor or pharmacist before taking if you have/are: Asthma History of gastric problems Liver, kidney or heart disease Bleeding or clotting disorders History of heart attacks or strokes Allergic reaction to other medicines in the NSAIDs class Pregnant Breastfeeding Avoid alcohol. Do not take with other paracetamol-containing products. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.

Prescription only medicine

Paracetamol 450mg & Orphenadrine 35mg (Anarex )

For adults: 1 to 2 tablets up to three times a day. For children: Not recommended for children under the age of 12.

Drowsiness Dry mouth Blurred vision

Prescription only medicine

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Medicines to Treat Toothache

Generic name (Active ingredient) Dosage Common side effects Prescription Only Medicine Tramadol For adults: 1 to 2 capsules up to four times a day. Do not exceed 8 capsules (400mg) a day For children: Not recommended for children under the age of 16. Flushing Drowsiness Dizziness Constipation Nausea/ vomiting Avoid alcohol. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Prescription Only Special precautions Legal status

Naproxen 275mg

For adults: 2 tablets initially, then 1 tablet every 6 to 8 hours, OR 2 tablets every 12 hours. Do not exceed 5 tablets a day. For children: Not recommended for children under the age of 12. For adults: 2 capsules initially, then 1 capsule every 4 hours. Do not take for more than 1 week duration. For children: Not recommended for children under the age of 14

Mefenamic acid

Gastric discomfort Abdominal pain Heartburn Dizziness Skin rash Nausea Constipation Fluid retention

Consult doctor or pharmacist before taking if you have/are: Liver or kidney problems History of depression or mental illnesses History of seizures or head injuries Alcoholism Pregnant Breastfeeding Take with or after food. Consult doctor or pharmacist before taking if you have/are: Asthma History of gastric problems Liver, kidney or heart disease Bleeding or clotting disorders History of heart attacks or strokes Allergic reaction to other medicines in the NSAIDs class Pregnant Breastfeeding

Prescription Only (except for Aleve brand which is Pharmacy Medicine) Prescription Only

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Medicines to Treat Toothache

Generic name (Active ingredient) Dosage Common side effects Pharmacy Only Medicine Paracetamol 500mg & Codeine 8mg (Panadeine ) For adults: 1 to 2 tablets, every 4 to 6 hours, up to four times a day. Do not exceed 8 tablets a day Drowsiness Nausea/ vomiting Constipation Dizziness Dry mouth Skin rash Avoid alcohol. Do not take with other paracetamol-containing products. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pharmacy Medicine Special precautions Legal status

For children: 7 to 12 years old: Half a tablet, every 4 to 6 hours, up to four times a day. Do not exceed 4 tablets a day. Not recommended for children under the age of 7.

Ibuprofen

For adults: 1 to 2 tablets three times a day, every 6 to 8 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets a day. For children (Take 100mg/5ml syrup): Dose by age: Age range Dose Syrup volume 2 to 3 years 100mg 5mL 4 to 6 years 150mg 7.5mL 7 to 9 years 200mg 10mL 10 to 12 years 300mg 15mL Each dose can be given up to three times a day, every 6 to 8 hours

Gastric discomfort Abdominal pain Heartburn Dizziness Skin rash Nausea Constipation Fluid retention

Consult doctor or pharmacist before taking if you have/are: Liver or kidney problems Alcoholism Respiratory depression Pregnant Breastfeeding Take with or after food. Consult doctor or pharmacist before taking if you have/are: Asthma History of gastric problems Liver, kidney or heart disease Bleeding or clotting disorders History of heart attacks or strokes Allergic reaction to other medicines in the NSAIDs class Pregnant Breastfeeding

Pharmacy Medicine

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Medicines to Treat Toothache

Generic name (Active ingredient) Dosage Common side effects Over the Counter Medicine Paracetamol (Panadol) For adults (Take 500mg tablet): 1 to 2 tablets, every 4 to 6 hours, up to four times a day. Do not exceed 8 tablets a day For children (Take 120mg/5ml syrup or 120mg tablet): Dose by weight: 10 to 15 mg/kg/dose, every 4 to 6 hours, up to 4 times a day Weight range 8 to 11 kg 12 to 15 kg 16 to 19 kg 20 to 23 kg 24 to 27 kg 28 to 31 kg Above 32 kg Dose 120mg 180mg 240mg 300mg 360mg 420mg 480mg Syrup volume 5mL 7.5mL 10mL 12.5mL 15mL 17.5mL 20mL Nausea Allergic reactions Skin rashes Avoid alcohol. Do not take with other paracetamol-containing products. Over the counter Special precautions Legal status

Consult doctor or pharmacist before taking if you have: Liver disease or kidney problems Alcoholism

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