Dolomo

The drug Dolomo is a combination preparation that is prescribed for severe pain. It consists of a mixture of the common active ingredients paracetamol and acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). Dolomo is therefore known for its rapid onset of action, which often lasts only a few minutes.

The package contains blue and white tablets. The white tablets also contain caffeine and should be taken during the day. The blue tablets contain codeine, an opioid that can be addictive if taken in large quantities.

These should be taken at night. The dosage of the pain medication must be observed as follows: Adults and children over 12 years of age may take 1-2 white tablets during the day, maximum 3 times daily. The time interval of the intake should not be less than 6 hours.

The blue tablet should be taken half an hour before going to bed and may be taken repeatedly once during the night. For individual dosage, however, the dentist’s instructions must be observed. In addition, when taking other drugs, consultation with the dentist is essential to avoid contraindications.

It is important to note that when taking the painkiller Dolomo, the ability to react is severely restricted and those affected should no longer actively participate in road traffic. Dizzy spells are possible. Common side effects include stomach upset, nausea and vomiting, and heartburn.

In the last third of the pregnancy, the use of Dolomo is strongly contraindicated, i.e. the drug must not be taken, as strong complications may occur. The active ingredient codeine from the blue tablet can cross the placental barrier and lead to respiratory disorders of the embryo. There are also reports of withdrawal symptoms in children, as opioids produce addictive behavior. It is also not advisable to take the painkiller during the breastfeeding period, as the active ingredients can enter the child’s circulation through breast milk and thus damage it.

Anti-inflammatory painkillers

The range of painkillers is wide. When it comes to toothache, painkillers are prescribed that have an anti-inflammatory side effect. The majority of the diseases for which painkillers are prescribed in the dental office are inflammatory diseases.

Therefore, the anti-inflammatory side effect is beneficial for pain relief and thus the success of the therapy. Known anti-inflammatory agents are ibuprofen, naproxen, piroxicam or felbinac. These anti-inflammatory agents combat the body’s own inflammatory reaction by preventing the production of prostaglandins.

These messenger substances of the own body have an influence on the development of pain and the body’s own pain control of the immune system. It is important to understand that the anti-inflammatory agents, due to their mode of action, strongly interfere with the body’s own processes and can therefore also cause side effects. Those affected often complain of stomach complaints when taking this group of drugs, as they attack the stomach lining and, in the worst case, can lead to a stomach ulcer. People with kidney complaints should be careful when taking this medication, as excessive consumption can cause severe damage to the kidneys. Asthma attacks and heart complaints are also possible side effects, so the dosage must be discussed with the dentist.