Drops for toothache: types and mode of action

What kind of drug is this and how does it work?

Several types of drops are used in dentistry - for teething, for inflammation (for example, gingivitis or periodontitis1), as well as for toothache. In today’s material we will talk specifically about those that relieve pain in the teeth when they hurt.

Drops are used to eliminate pain in the teeth

It is important to know! The product is intended for temporary pain relief if a person is currently unable to visit the clinic - for example, if the pain began in the evening or at night, on weekends or on holidays.

Dental pain drops are taken differently from tablets - i.e. not inside, but outside. To be more precise, the product is applied to the tooth and acts through its surface, and not through the circulatory system. By the way, in addition to relieving pain, the solution for topical use has a locally irritating or “distracting” effect, sedative (calming) and antiseptic properties.

What's included

The composition of the product consists of only three active ingredients, familiar to almost every person. This includes the following components:

• peppermint leaf oil,
• tincture of medicinal valerian,
• camphor (but not natural, but synthetic).

The drug has plant components.
Most of the mass of the transparent solution is occupied by natural plant substances, which give it a reddish-brown color and a specific smell. The drug is packaged in dark glass bottles of 10-15 ml.

Compound

Preparations in the form of drops have a weak and moderate therapeutic effect regarding toothache. Most often, preparations are made based on natural remedies - peppermint, valerian and camphor. They not only reduce the intensity of pain, but also have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Salicylic acid, ethyl alcohol or glycerin can be used as an additional component in the drops.

In combination, all components have several therapeutic effects:

• relieve the symptoms of pain, so that a person can carry out everyday activities;
• inhibit the activity of pathogenic flora and prevent the rapid development of caries;
• reduce the intensity of soft tissue inflammation.

The drug cannot be used as a treatment for dental disease, despite its wide spectrum of action. A person should consult a doctor at the first opportunity, even if the signs of discomfort in the mouth are no longer bothersome.

Can it be used in children?

Manufacturers indicate that toothache drops are indicated only for adults and children over 12 years of age. Moreover, from 12 to 18 years of age, the product should be used with caution. That is, for those children whose age has not yet reached 12 years, this drug is contraindicated - and you need to look for alternatives (for example, tablets and syrups based on ibuprofen or paracetamol).

The use of the drug is contraindicated for children under 12 years of age.

On a note! Children's drops can be used from a very early age - but only if this remedy is not for pain in the tooth itself, but during its eruption. Such drugs include, for example, the “Dantinorm Baby” or “Dentinox” solution.

Dental drops 10ml

Dosage form:

dental drops

Compound:

Peppermint oil – 3.1 g

Synthetic camphor – 6.4 g

Valerian tincture – up to 100 ml

Description:

transparent liquid of reddish-brown color, aromatic odor.

Pharmacotherapeutic group:

local irritant

ATX code: A01AD11

pharmachologic effect

Combined drug. It has a local irritant (distracting), moderate analgesic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and sedative effect.

Indications for use

Toothache (before dental care is provided).

Contraindications

Increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug, children under 12 years of age.

Carefully

Children's age over 12 years.

Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

The use of the drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding is contraindicated.

Directions for use and doses

Locally. A cotton swab moistened with 2-3 drops of the drug is applied to the diseased tooth for 5-10 minutes.

If there is no improvement after treatment, or symptoms worsen, or new symptoms appear, you should consult your doctor. Use the drug only according to the indications, method of administration and in the doses indicated in the instructions.

Side effect

Allergic reactions are possible. If the drug comes into contact with the oral mucosa, it may cause a burning sensation.

Overdose

If the drug is used correctly (topically), an overdose is unlikely; If the drug is accidentally taken orally, symptoms of gastrointestinal tract irritation (nausea, vomiting) and drowsiness may occur.

Interaction with other drugs

Not described.

Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and machinery

During the period of treatment with the drug, care must be taken when engaging in potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions (driving vehicles, working with moving mechanisms, working as a dispatcher and operator).

Release form

Dental drops.

10, 15, 25 ml in orange glass dropper bottles with a screw neck, sealed with dropper stoppers and screw-on plastic caps. Each dropper bottle, along with instructions for use, is placed in a cardboard pack.

It is allowed to pack dropper bottles together with an equal number of instructions for use in a group package.

Best before date

2 years. Do not use after the expiration date.

Storage conditions

In a place protected from light at a temperature not exceeding 15 ° C.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies

Over the counter.

Instructions for use and side effects

You can understand how to use dental drops by reading the brief instructions. Manufacturers recommend moistening a small cotton swab with 2-3 doses of the product (i.e. 2-3 drops) and applying it to the sore tooth. However, this technique does not help some patients; then it is advised to apply 2-3 doses of liquid on a cotton swab and lubricate the entire surface of the diseased tooth.

Manufacturers recommend moistening a small cotton swab

Interesting to know! How to use dental drops for toothache if there is a carious cavity in the tooth (in other words, a “hole”)? Here, experts recommend placing a cotton swab moistened with a solution into the desired cavity - this way the components of the drug will quickly penetrate to the source of pain.

Indications for use

The drug in the form of drops is used to treat the surface of a diseased tooth and mucous membranes of the mouth.

Dentinox gel for teething

Indications for use of the medication:

• caries of any degree of neglect;
• periodontitis;
• gingivitis;
• stomatitis;
• dental interventions performed, after which discomfort is observed.

After taking the medication, you should consult a doctor. It is important for the dentist to tell you what painkillers were taken previously. This fact will allow the doctor to more accurately determine the cause of the problem and the degree of its neglect.

Precautions and special instructions

Since the drug is prohibited for oral administration, because In this case, it may cause nausea or diarrhea, so it should be kept out of the reach of children. And it is better to use the product away from cats, who react strongly even to the smell of valerian.

Special instructions! The drug reduces concentration, therefore it is not recommended for people whose occupation involves traffic - road, rail, aviation, as well as with dangerous mechanisms, and working at heights.

People with allergies should use the drops with caution.

The presence of plant components in the composition can provoke allergies, especially if a person has a predisposition. Therefore, carefully monitor the body’s reaction - the appearance of a rash, itching, difficulty breathing (especially dangerous!) is a need to stop the drug and see a doctor immediately.

Popular varieties and their names

Most manufacturers did not change the name of drugs for toothache, which became famous back in Soviet times. Products called “Dental drops” or “Dental drops” can be found in almost any pharmacy. The drug is also produced under the brand name “Dentaguttal”. The composition and concentration of active ingredients in all preparations are the same.

The production of anesthetic solutions is carried out by Russian laboratories - “Moscow Pharmaceutical Factory”, “Yaroslavl Pharmaceutical Factory”, “Ivanovo Pharmaceutical Factory”, “Samaramedprom”, “Tula Pharmaceutical Factory”. There are also several factories producing this product in the CIS countries.

Comparative characteristics of drops and tablets

Which is better: dental drops or painkillers? To answer the question, it is necessary to consider a comparative table of drugs according to several main criteria.

As can be seen from the comparison table, drops are considered safer for health than tablets. For this reason, the drug is often prescribed to relieve toothache in children and pregnant women.

Which is better - drops or tablets, important nuances of use

If we compare drops for toothache and painkillers, then a lot will depend on the initial condition of the tooth and the person’s pain threshold. Dental drops have a quick and effective effect if the “nerve” is preserved in the tooth - a neurovascular bundle in the internal cavity.

But if the tooth was once treated for pulpitis or periodontitis, and now the pain has returned, then tablets will be more effective. Since the dental nerve is no longer present, the drops simply will not work in this case.

In some cases, it is more advisable to use tablets

“I had a bad toothache during the May holidays; we were just visiting my grandmother outside the city - so there were no hospitals or pharmacies nearby. And my grandmother offered me dental drops (I had never even heard of these, but they, it turns out, are considered an old and proven remedy in our family!!) What’s great is that they really helped me “live” these days to the dentist. But my husband tried it a few weeks later and it didn’t work on him.”

Yulia R., 33 years old, review from woman.ru

Patient reviews

Lera, 19 years old. Since childhood, my dad has had very fragile teeth: they quickly decay and are acutely sensitive to hot and cold food. Previously, he used painkillers to relieve suffering. Dad crushed the tablets and applied them to the problematic element. Over time, this method stopped helping. Now his only salvation is ordinary dental drops for 35 rubles. When discomfort occurs, dad applies a lotion with the solution to the aching tooth. He experienced relief of symptoms within 10 minutes.

Ilona, ​​29 years old. After childbirth, the sensitivity of the enamel became greatly aggravated. The peak of toothache occurred during the period when I was breastfeeding my baby. Many painkillers at that time were prohibited for use for me, as their components could pass into breast milk. I couldn’t go to the dentist because the toothache appeared on the weekend. My husband brought a bottle of liquid called “Tooth drops” from the pharmacy. I did not believe in the effectiveness of this product, since its price was only 30 rubles. I used the drops according to the instructions and after 10 minutes I noticed relief from my pain. I was pleasantly surprised by the result, because this inexpensive drug helped me no worse than powerful painkillers. I would like to immediately note that the drug can only be used in emergency cases, after which it is necessary to see a doctor.

Dental drops are a homeopathic remedy that effectively relieves signs of caries, pulpitis, gingivitis and other dental diseases. The drug not only has an analgesic effect, it effectively relieves inflammation and promotes the healing of wounds in the mouth. It is important to remember that medications only temporarily relieve toothache; to completely eliminate the problem, the help of a doctor is necessary.