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Can Advil Be Taken After Taking Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen?

My son had his wisdom teeth pulled yesterday. They gave him 5mg tablet of Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen. He took 5 mg before bed last night. We cut the tablets in half to give him 2.5 every 4 hours today. His last dose was an hour ago but he is in pain. Can I give him Advil? If yes, how much. 6 foot 175 pounds. 19 years old. Thank you.
Thu, 7 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Pain after wisdom tooth removal, especially if it is done surgically is not an abnormal finding and if pain is not very severe and yet tolerable then too many painkillers should not be taken.
But in case if the pain is severe and you have given the recommended dose of medicine as advised by your doctor then it is better to consult an Emergency room and get evaluated and an analgesic injection can be given for a longer duration of relief.
He can take Advil that contains Ibuprofen .
Do cool compresses over the cheek .
In case if the pain does not improve anyway then consult his dentist and get checked.
Another important thing that I need to tell you is that please do not break the dose of Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen and take it as advised by his Dentist as reducing the dose can reduce the efficacy of its action and appropriate dose is a must.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora.
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Can Advil Be Taken After Taking Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Pain after wisdom tooth removal, especially if it is done surgically is not an abnormal finding and if pain is not very severe and yet tolerable then too many painkillers should not be taken. But in case if the pain is severe and you have given the recommended dose of medicine as advised by your doctor then it is better to consult an Emergency room and get evaluated and an analgesic injection can be given for a longer duration of relief. He can take Advil that contains Ibuprofen . Do cool compresses over the cheek . In case if the pain does not improve anyway then consult his dentist and get checked. Another important thing that I need to tell you is that please do not break the dose of Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen and take it as advised by his Dentist as reducing the dose can reduce the efficacy of its action and appropriate dose is a must. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora.