Is this ok?????

Question

Ok so my teeth were hurting really bad since I just got my braces adjusted. So I took 2 Ibuprofens that are 200 mg and the an hr later the pain was still there so I took one more..is this ok???? How many can I take without passing out if my teeth and head still hurt???

Answer 1

Don't take any more medication! 600mg is enough, possibly more than enough Ibruprofen. Drink something warm and get some Anbesol for you tooth ache. Feel better!

Answer 2

The maxinum of Ibuprofen you can take within a 24 hr period is 2400mg. So for you to take another 200mg after the first of 200mg, it is alright, given that you do not exceed the 2400mg. If you are in so much pain, you should take no more than 800mg every 4-6 hrs or call your dentist get a stronger pain medication such as vicodin or tylenol with codiene. The rule of thumb is not to exceed 2400mg with ibuprofen, OK.

It is not uncommom to experience pain right after you get your braces on. Your teeth will feel like they are floating and loose, and like someone is pulling on it. Yes, someone is pulling on it meaning the wire on your teeth is active in trying to align your teeth. This will go on for sevreal months. Good luck.

Answer 3

well read the label on the medicine. you usually have to wait for some amount of time before taking more, and make sure you are taking the right amount for ur weight/age. i took childrens advil when i had braces (i can't swallow pills so i needed a liquid) and that helped a lot! (trust me. i had a pallet expander, then i had braces. i had a lot of pain) if this doesnt help you can call your orthodontist and he/she may write a prescription for tylenol with codine (something like that) which is extra strong and may cause drowsiness.

trust me braces are worth the pain
good luck!

Answer 4

Be careful with ibuprofen. It can also cause serious stomach irritation. Be sure that you eat at least a couple of crackers with them.

Sorry about the painful braces. It will all pay off in the end.

Answer 5

while in the military, i benefitted from the 800mg ibuprofin that they handed out like m&ms. It is nicknamed "military motrin" by the G.I.s. I wouldnt reccomend taking that much on a regular basis...it can tear up your stomach. But 600mg of ibuprofin isnt gonna land you in a hospital. Just remember...pain is the body's indicator that something is wrong. Seek medical advice if the pain continues more than 48hrs

Answer 6

Whatever you do, take the Advil with food. It is VERY tough on an empty stomach . I've been told that I can take 3 at once, ny my doctor. HOWEVER, that is just ME. I would check with my doctor if I were you. The doctor should know your weight and medical history. I work in a hosp and even as a PATIENT I know it is of the UTTMOST importance that your doctor know your medical history. You are obviously not sure what to do . That is understandable. Please tell your doctor. I hope you feel better,sweetie.

Answer 7

3 200 mg. is probably fine. 800 mg. is the prescription dose so don't take more than 4 total in a 6 hr. period.

Answer 8

normal prescription ibuprofen is 800mg. you can take up to 4 of the regular to make it 800.... but don't take any more.

Go rest. give the medication time to work. If they still hurt, you might need to talk to the ortho to see if maybe they tightened them too much.

Answer 9

Ibuprofen may hurt ur stomach, it's ok with 3 but take it after eating and try to reduce the dose it's better to ur stomach.

Answer 10

You can usually take up to 1000mg of Ibuprofen.Thats like 4 pills.Anyhting above that would cause adverse reactions.Sometimes,pain killers dont work.Just bear the pain and hope that it goes away after a while.It cant last that long,and it cant be that bad....