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Suggest Remedies For Toothache And Headache Post Root Canal Treatment
Question: I have been prescribed co-amoxiclav 55/125mg, Tramadol 50mg and diclofenac 50mg following a root canal filling. My mouth is still painful and I have a terrible headache. Can I take a pain killer, is so what please?
Brief Answer:
tramadol dose can increase, nsaid can change, add paracetamol
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Currently you are using an opiate (the tramadol) and an NSAID ( the diclofenac).
The tramadol dose can be increased unless there is a medical reason that you cannot take the maximum dose. The maximum dose is 400mg a day which is 100mg every 6 hours ( 4 times daily)
This would be associated with increased drowsiness.
If diclofenac 50mg three times a day is not enough then you can switch to celebrex 400mg which is reported to be stronger or add another medication.
In terms of additions- paracetamol/tylenol can be added since it is not in the drug families mentioned (opiate like tramadol or nsaid)
This can be taken 1000 mg every 6 hours.
If the increase in tramadol and addition of paracetamol is not enough then as suggested, the medications would need to be changed.
You would need a different opiate (codeine, hydrocodone etc) or different NSAID eg ketoprofen or celebrex.
Should not take 2 nsaids together eg diclofenac added to ibuprofen or naproxen, need to switch
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
tramadol dose can increase, nsaid can change, add paracetamol
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Currently you are using an opiate (the tramadol) and an NSAID ( the diclofenac).
The tramadol dose can be increased unless there is a medical reason that you cannot take the maximum dose. The maximum dose is 400mg a day which is 100mg every 6 hours ( 4 times daily)
This would be associated with increased drowsiness.
If diclofenac 50mg three times a day is not enough then you can switch to celebrex 400mg which is reported to be stronger or add another medication.
In terms of additions- paracetamol/tylenol can be added since it is not in the drug families mentioned (opiate like tramadol or nsaid)
This can be taken 1000 mg every 6 hours.
If the increase in tramadol and addition of paracetamol is not enough then as suggested, the medications would need to be changed.
You would need a different opiate (codeine, hydrocodone etc) or different NSAID eg ketoprofen or celebrex.
Should not take 2 nsaids together eg diclofenac added to ibuprofen or naproxen, need to switch
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you. I took paracetamol and feel better.
Brief Answer:
great
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Glad to hear
If you have any other queries, can let me know
great
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Glad to hear
If you have any other queries, can let me know
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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