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Can Double Dosage Of Acetaminophen Be Taken For Pain After Tooth Extraction?

Hello, I had a tooth extraction today and very painful, throbbing. I was prescribed acetaminophen/cod#3 (300/30mg) one every four hours but not helping much. Is it safe to double up on pills? Or take Hydrocodone also? ( I have from appendicitis a year ago) super uncomfortable! No way I can rest or sleep.
Sat, 14 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Pain after tooth extraction is normal but in case if the pain is so severe you can take other painkillers like Ketorolac.
You can also consult an Emergency room and get evaluated and an analgesic or painkiller injection can be taken to relieve the pain.
Also do cool compresses over the cheek.
Apply Lidocaine gel over the extraction site.
Even if still the pain does not improve consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated..

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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Can Double Dosage Of Acetaminophen Be Taken For Pain After Tooth Extraction?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Pain after tooth extraction is normal but in case if the pain is so severe you can take other painkillers like Ketorolac. You can also consult an Emergency room and get evaluated and an analgesic or painkiller injection can be taken to relieve the pain. Also do cool compresses over the cheek. Apply Lidocaine gel over the extraction site. Even if still the pain does not improve consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated.. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora