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Dental abscess - Management
Analgesics: 2nd-line (dental abscess)
Age from 12 years onwards
Diclofenac sodium e/c tablets: 25mg three times a day
Diclofenac sodium 25mg gastro-resistant tablets
Take one tablet three times a day.
Supply 21 tablets.
Diclofenac sodium e/c tablets: 50mg three times a day
Diclofenac sodium 50mg gastro-resistant tablets
Take one tablet three times a day.
Supply 21 tablets.
Age from 16 years onwards
Naproxen tabs:500mg immediately then 250mg three to four times a day
Naproxen 250mg tablets
Take two tablets initially, then take one tablet every 6 to 8 hours when required for pain. Maximum of 5 tablets in 24 hours.
Supply 28 tablets.
Age from 18 years onwards
Add on if severe pain: codeine tablets
Codeine 30mg tablets
Take one to two tablets every 4 to 6 hours when required for additional pain relief. Maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Supply 28 tablets.
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