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What Is The Difference Between Mefenamic Acid And Ibuprofen?

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Posted on Wed, 2 Sep 2015
Question: What is the difference between Mefenamic Acid and Ibuprofen? Which of the two is better for toothache?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
They are of the same class!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

They are of the same class. The only difference is the name but the actions are the same. I will say go with Ibuprofen because sit is more easily available and has been used for long periods. Also, add Tylenol to this drug so as to get best possible results for pain control.

I wish you well and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (25 hours later)
Hi again. Thank you for your reply.

I was advised to take antibiotics (Amoxicillin - Vhellox 500 mg) 3x a day for 7 days for my tooth. However, I felt something different after taking the antibiotic. I'm not really sure if it's fatigue or body ache. I'm guessing it's the side effet of the antibiotic. My tooth doesn't hurt now but can I take Paracetamol for my fatigue/body pain?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (51 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
YEs, you can!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Am so sorry to hear about this fatigue. My guess is that is is probably a side effect from the amoxicillin. However, you would get better as the treatment continues. Feel free to take Tylenol for the pains. I also recommend enough rest, good diet full of fruits and vegetables as well as regular physical exercise on most days of the week.

I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (23 hours later)
Hi again.

I think I'm experiencing food poisoning. I have stomach cramps and i just pooped and vomitted. i understand this will go away in 1 to 2 days but can i do something with the stomach cramps? also, is it ok to continue my antibiotics?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (2 days later)
Brief Answer:
How are you feeling now?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This is pretty late after you posted the question. Can you please update me how you are doing at this point so that I can provide information that will prove helpful at this time.

I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Is The Difference Between Mefenamic Acid And Ibuprofen?

Brief Answer: They are of the same class! Detailed Answer: Hi, They are of the same class. The only difference is the name but the actions are the same. I will say go with Ibuprofen because sit is more easily available and has been used for long periods. Also, add Tylenol to this drug so as to get best possible results for pain control. I wish you well and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.