Which medications help particularly well? | Pain after wisdom tooth surgery

Which medications help particularly well?

After a surgical tooth extraction, the dentist prescribes anti-inflammatory pain medication, which the patient can take at home. Ibuprofen is particularly suitable for this purpose, as in addition to its potent pain-relieving effect it also has an anti-inflammatory effect, so that not only the pain but also the inflammation is combated. Ibuprofen is available in the sizes 400mg, 600mg and 800mg and the maximum daily dose of 2400mg should not be exceeded.

Only the 400mg size is over-the-counter, the other two are prescription only. The disadvantage is that Ibuprofen quickly hits the stomach and attacks the mucous membrane. For this reason, Pantozol® is often prescribed in combination with ibuprofen, which is considered to be a stomach protector and protects the mucous membrane.

Ibuprofen should be taken as required, and one tablet should be taken immediately after the procedure as a prophylactic measure. In the case of ibuprofen intolerance or allergy, paracetamol is considered the drug of choice, although it does not have an anti-inflammatory effect. Drugs containing the active ingredient acetylsalicylic acid should be avoided completely, as the blood-thinning effect could cause secondary bleeding.

These include aspirin or tomapirin, for example. In the case of serious, lengthy operations, an antibiotic is prescribed as a supportive measure. Depending on the antibiotic, the duration of administration varies.

It is important to follow the instructions of the doctor or pharmacist. The classic antibiotic is the aminopenicillin amoxicillin with the size 1000mg. Clindamycin is prescribed as an alternative for penicillin allergy.

Which home remedies can be taken as a support?

A household remedy that is supposed to calm the oral cavity is the clove. In tinctures and as a spice itself, the herb ensures that irritated soft tissues and teeth are freed from irritation and complaints are alleviated. Nevertheless, clove oil should only be dabbed on the spot and not used diluted as a rinsing solution, so as not to flush the blood clot out of the tooth socket, which is supposed to convert into connective tissue cells and thus seal the wound. Cooling with cooling pads is also highly recommended. This should be done about once every three quarters of an hour for between 5 and 10 minutes and then paused for the same time so that the body does not feel and counteract hypothermia.