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Suggest The Ideal Dosage For Ibuprofen Taken For An Abscessed Tooth

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Posted on Fri, 22 Apr 2016
Question: I have an abscessed tooth the only thing that helps the pain in 800mg Ibuprofen every three hours I started taking them yesterday is going to hurt me if I take them 3 hours. I see the dentist in the morning.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Ibuprofen maximum 4 times a day

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

You should avoid taking ibuprofen 800 every 3 hours as that would count as an overdose.

800 mg oral dose can be increased to a maximum 4 times a day which means taking it every 8hours. The dose should not exceed 3.2 g/day. I would also advise adding a PPI such as omeprazole 40 mg to the regimen as part of the treatment to avoid NSAID induced ulceration or erosion in GI tract.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr M.S Khalil
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (6 minutes later)
Were can i grt that
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

It's mostly available over the counter in all pharmacy stores.

Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 minutes later)
Can i add tylenal or something else to help pain add that on hour three until i can take iburop again
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Yes. you can add tylenol 1 g every 4 hours till then.

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Suggest The Ideal Dosage For Ibuprofen Taken For An Abscessed Tooth

Brief Answer: Ibuprofen maximum 4 times a day Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome I appreciate your concern You should avoid taking ibuprofen 800 every 3 hours as that would count as an overdose. 800 mg oral dose can be increased to a maximum 4 times a day which means taking it every 8hours. The dose should not exceed 3.2 g/day. I would also advise adding a PPI such as omeprazole 40 mg to the regimen as part of the treatment to avoid NSAID induced ulceration or erosion in GI tract. Wishing you best of health Thanks Dr M.S Khalil