the tabs are 300mg
2006-11-12 06:03:20 · 20 answers · asked by patjoub 2 in Health ➔ Dental
i think you will be alright if you give her half the adult dose
2006-11-12 06:10:54 · answer #1 · answered by sukis 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
For toothache, yes. 300mg every 4 hours as needed for pain is safe. The dosage range is 325-650mg for those 12 and older. Give the med with food to prevent stomach upset. You can also use a commercial toothache preparation, such as OraGel. Consider going out today to buy this and acetaminophen.
On Monday, call her dentist first thing.
2006-11-12 14:19:45 · answer #2 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Nurofen are best. The only propblem with asprin though is that it makes the blood thinner so it may make the toothache worse as it may cause more throbbing. Just make sure she has some food in her stomach before you give her asprin
2006-11-13 08:50:25 · answer #3 · answered by fel t 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Toothaches are painful but can be prevented
by take suitable precautions. Avoid eating
food which will result in the formation of acid
in the mouth, brush teeth regularly with a fluoride
toothpaste. I found the information at
http://aches.in/preventtoothache.html useful
2006-11-14 10:46:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only give her one tablet asprin can give you an upset stomach and 300mg is quiet strong for someone who is twelve.A more natural method for toothache is oil of cloves which you can get from the chemist.
Whiskey on a cotton bud is also a quick releaf of pain if you dip a cotton bud in whiskey and place it on the tooth/gum that hurts it will numb the pain up to you as her mom if you want to do this as an emergancy it is good.
Try and find her a hot water bottle if you do not have one try warming a towel in the tumble drier so it is nice and hot and get her to place it on the side of her face that hurts as this can ease pain and is good as an emergancy for any type of pain.
2006-11-12 14:18:19 · answer #5 · answered by momof3 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
i have 75mg tabs and only sixteen yr old and over can take them so a 300mg is a definite no no
2006-11-15 12:53:45 · answer #6 · answered by arfa54321 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An ice compress can numb the affected tooth and reduce the pain. Home remedies for toothache available at http://aches.in/toothacheremedies.html
2006-11-14 00:10:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My doctor had told me that when giving children OTC meds, that you should go by weight. In the case of children and RYE syndrome connected to aspirin....I would consult a doctor on that one. Tylenol should be fine for a 12 year old.
2006-11-12 14:08:00 · answer #8 · answered by ♪♫♪justpassingby♪♫♪ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think under 16 year olds are supposed to take aspirin unless under the instructions of a doctor.
Looks like you're gonna have to make a trip the nearest, open-all-hours, chemist.
Look them up in the Yellow Pages or online.
2006-11-12 14:18:16 · answer #9 · answered by Jamma354 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Definitely cut the tablet in half - 300mg is a big pill. Of course, take her to the dentist as soon as they open!
2006-11-12 14:13:32 · answer #10 · answered by steven b 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
hi mam i am a paramedic give your daughter half an aspirin if she is a normal 12 year old size if she is bigger give her a full one you can give her a total of 150 mg every 4 hours but rather try panado or an grandpa normally works better as long as she is not allergic to aspirin
well good luck and tell your dauther i said i hope she feels better
2006-11-12 14:13:47 · answer #11 · answered by paul h 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋