Toothache

[fruitsalad]

I have raging toothache, it wakes me in the night or rather it did last night, If I take Co Codamol now can I take another couple if it wakes me in the night?

[Mamyalynne]

Yes, course you can - as long as you don't exceed the limit as stated on package in 24 hours.

[Patsy33]

Yes you can. As a general rule, most people leave 4 hours between doses. How strong are they?

[fruitsalad]

They are 500mg tablets

[Mamyalynne]

You can also try alternating the co cods with Ibuprofen every 2 hours to get you through until you can get treatment.

[fruitsalad]

Thank you, I am getting treatment Monday, never, have I so looked forward to a visit to the dentist.

[Mamyalynne]

I feel for you, it's awful.

[TTG]

Oil of cloves might help during the day.

[Cloverjo]

Oil of cloves? No way. My head almost hit the ceiling when my granny gave me that!
Hot water bottle and any painkillers, but not too much paracetamol, until the dentist sorts it out.

[jourdain2]

Hope Monday visit worked OK and that your pain is relieved, fruitsalad.