What is Toothache?
Toothache occurs from inflammation of the central portion of the tooth called pulp. The pulp contains nerve endings that are very sensitive to pain.
Inflammation of the pulp, or pulpitis, may be caused by dental cavities, trauma, and infection. Referred pain from the jaw may cause you to have symptoms of a toothache. The first step toward relief is to find out what’s wrong.
Toothache Pills In South Africa
Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen, marketed under the brand names Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, and others, is one of the most-used OTC painkillers for tooth pain.
It belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which are anti-inflammatory, analgesic (pain-reducing), and antipyretic (fever-reducing).
NSAIDs work by blocking enzymes called COX-1 and COX-2 that are involved in the synthesis of prostaglandins, a group of hormones that induce fever and inflammation and increase pain sensitivity.
Naproxen
Naproxen, marketed under the brand names Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn, and others, is another NSAID frequently used for tooth pain. It comes in tablets, caplets, gel caps, and liquid solutions.
Research suggests naproxen may be as effective for post-surgical dental pain as the narcotic pain reliever Vicodin (hydrocodone/acetaminophen)
Aspirin
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is an older NSAID marketed under dozens of brand names, including Anacin, Bayer, Bufferin, Excedrin, and others. Studies suggest that it may be effective for pain from dental problems.5
Aspirin comes in many forms, such as chewable tablets, delayed-release and extended-release tablets, and suppositories.
Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen, popularly sold under the brand name Tylenol, Actamin, Feverall, and others, is not an NSAID and does not exert anti-inflammatory effects. It is thought to act on COX-1 and COX-2 differently than NSAIDs, delivering strong analgesic and antipyretic (fever reduction) effects.7
What is the strongest painkiller?
Opioid drugs relieve pain by mimicking a naturally occurring pain-relief function within our nervous symptoms.
They are the best, strongest pain relievers we have. Unfortunately, they come with side effects, some severe such as numbness, addiction, and respiratory depression, leading to overdose deaths.