Priya Das Priya Das Asked 10 months ago

How much ibuprofen can i take for tooth pain?

I'm having terrible tooth pain right now and can't get to a dentist until tomorrow. I have some ibuprofen at home. What's the maximum safe dosage for an adult like me to take for severe tooth pain?

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Anusha Reddy Anusha Reddy Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Ayyo, tooth pain is very bad! While your family might suggest some home remedies, for pain relief like Ibuprofen, it's always best to check with a doctor or a dentist, da. They will tell you the correct dosage, don't take risks.

Karan Parekh Karan Parekh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

For a specific dosage like ibuprofen for tooth pain, please do not rely on random internet advice. Ibuprofen needs to be taken carefully according to your body and condition. Always, always verify with a doctor or dentist first.

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Pooja Singh Pooja Singh Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Tooth pain is killer! I've been there. Usually, for adults, 400mg every 4-6 hours is common, but don't exceed 1200mg in 24 hours. This is just general info; really, a dentist is who you should see for the root cause and proper dosage.

Gita Devi Gita Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Beta, tooth pain is very troubling. For medicines like ibuprofen, it's always good to ask a doctor, na? The chemist sometimes tells also, but a doctor will know best for your body. Don't suffer, please show to doctor.

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Ankit Sharma Ankit Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Honestly, don't just focus on the ibuprofen dosage. I ignored my tooth pain once, just took painkillers, and it got much worse. Please see a dentist ASAP. The pain relief is temporary, the underlying issue needs to be checked.

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