post extraction medication
2006-08-20 03:08:19 · 6 answers · asked by mahasweta 1 in Health ➔ Dental
This usually is a pack of meds such as a steroid that you have to gradually decrease the dose as you go , so the put it in a little "pack" for you to clearly see how many pills to take each dose and each day,steroids are commonly used to assist in the healing process.
2006-08-20 06:30:43 · answer #1 · answered by pycosal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Medrol Dose Pack
2016-09-25 23:13:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All above are correct. You can write:
Rx: Medrol Dose Pack
Sig: Follow package directions
NO REFILL
because the directions are right there on the package. I don't use it post extraction, though, because OTC meds like ibuprofen or naproxin (Advil or Aleve) are pretty effective for that, if you don't need narcotics. I use it for pulpal inflammation after a deep filling, for instance, where you need more potency to deal with inappropriate inflammation. It will reverse a post-op pulpitis about 60-70% of the time, in my experience.
2006-08-20 07:33:24 · answer #3 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a dosed out prescription of a steroid. You start at a certain level and over a number of days, gradually decrease the dose. Steroids are tricky. You're never supposed to stop them cold turkey.
2006-08-20 03:19:31 · answer #4 · answered by mcghankathy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a pack with a lot of little pills and the instructions on how to take them are very specific. Follow the instructions strictly. The pills are steroids and they will reduce inflammation.
2006-08-20 03:17:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
it is usally used in cases such as poison ivy, usally taken for 7 days 1st day you might take 6 pills 2nd dy 5 pills etc. ect. comes in a flat pack plastic container, is a form of a steroid and heals Poison Ivy very quickly.
2006-08-20 03:15:41 · answer #6 · answered by Gabrielle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋