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Docs can you explain, is paracetamol good for a toothache?
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AKA acetaminophen: Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a mild analgesic. Mostly used as a fever reducer. It will reduce your pain, but not quite as effective as Ibuprofen (my pain med of choice. 600 mg every 4-6 hour). For Acetaminophen do not take more than 1, 000 mg per single dose and maximum 4, 000 mg per day for adults. Over dosing can damage your liver. Go see your dentist asap. You may need antibiotics as well.
Answered 7/17/2015
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Toothache: Paracetamol is just acetaminophen. It's the European version of Tylenol. It works for toothaches. Ibuprofen is my good to drug of choice for patients with toothaches. Either one will help. You can also alternate the 2 drugs for more affective pain control. If you have a toothache, you should really see a dentist for evaluation so you can get the problem fixed before it gets more serious.
Answered 7/17/2015
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