Dr.Mohammed Alfaifi

Education on prosthodontics

Analgesics

Nonopioid

Acetaminophen

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Opiod

Oxycodone

Hydrocodone,

Codeine.

Most Common Dental Analgesics

Medications list regularly
Acetaminophen (80-160-350-500-650 mg) | Capsule/Tablet/Granule/Liquid/Powder/Suspension/Chewable
Brand names: Tylenol, NyQuil, Excedrin, Mucinex, Robitussin, Goody
 
Use:
Every 6-8 hours then as needed.
Adults:

Acetaminophen tablet, 500 mg| 15 tablet

3 times/Day for 5 days
 
 
Side effect:
  • Peeling or blistering skin.
  • Rash.
  • Hives.
  • Itching.
  • Swelling of the face, throat, tongue
  • Difficulty breathing
 
Medication interaction:

There are no severe interactions with acetaminophen and other drugs.

 
 
 
Ibuprofen (300-400-600-800 mg) | Tablet
Brand names: Addaprin, Advil, A-G Profen, Bufen, Genpril, Haltran.
 
Use:
Adults:

400-600 mg orally every 4-6 hours/3 days then as needed

Do not to exceed 3200 mg/day

 
 
Side effect:
  • Headache.
  • Feeling dizzy.
  • Nausea.
  • Vomiting.
  • Indigestion.
  • Stomach pain.
 
Medication interaction:

Lithium, Warfarin, Oral hypoglycemics, High dose methotrexate, Medication for lowering blood pressure, Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, Beta-blockers, Diuretics

 

 
 
 
Aspirin (81-325-500-600-650-975 mg) Tablet
Brand names: ASA, Anacin, Bufferin
 
Use:

Used to reduce fever and to relieve mild to moderate pain

 

Adults:
300 to 650 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed
Maximum dose: 4 g in 24 hours
 
 
Side effect:
  • Abdominal or stomach pain
  • Black, tarry stools
  • Bloody or cloudy urine.
  • Change in consciousness.
  • Chest pain or discomfort.
  • Decreased frequency or amount of urine.
  • Black hairy tongue.
  • Difficult breathing.
 
Medication interaction:

Mifepristone, Acetazolamide, Warfarin, Heparin, Corticosteroids, Dichlorphenamide, Methotrexate, Valproic acid

 
 
Codeine (30 mg) | Tablet/Capsule
Brand names: Codeine + other medication
 
Use:

Commonly prescribed opioid medications for relief of dental pain include hydrocodone, oxycodone, and acetaminophen with codeine.

Due to misuse, it’s not recommended to be prescribed  in dentistry

Misuse of this medicine can cause addiction, overdose, or death, especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription.

Taking codeine during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.

Fatal side effects can occur if you use codeine with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness, sedation or slow your breathing.

Adults:
Codeine 30 mg (with paracetamol 500 mg), oxycodone and tramadol
 
 
Side effect:
  • Sleepiness.
  • Lightheadedness.
  • Dizziness.
  • Shortness of breath.
  • Nausea.
  • Vomiting.
  • Sweating.
  • Constipation.
 
Medication interaction:

Prescription or nonprescription medications that contain alcohol, or using street drugs.