Medical History Mysteries: The Advil and Tylenol combination for pain: How much and how often? – DentistryIQ

A few weeks ago, we talked about using OTC medications (specifically ibuprofen and acetaminophen) to provide pain relief for odontogenic pain. Since then, weve received lots of emails asking for more information, so here we are!

In this weeks episode of Medical History Mysteries, Drs. Tom Viola and Pamela Maragliano-Muniz discuss dosing, administration, factors to consider, and what the research has to say about taking acetaminophen and ibuprofen together. Hopefully well dispel some of the confusion surrounding this form of pain relief.

Watch the video at this link.

Editors note: This article first appeared inThrough the Loupesnewsletter, a publication of the Endeavor Business Media Dental Group.Read more articlesandsubscribetoThrough the Loupes.

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD,is the chief editor ofDentistryIQand editorial codirector ofThrough the Loupes.Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano-Munizowns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her atpmuniz@endeavorb2b.com.

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