Figure 2: Stepwise Guidelines for Acute Nociceptive Orofacial Pain
Table 1: Currently Available NSAIDs in the United States for Mild to Moderate Nociceptive Pain Chemical Class Acetic Acids Generic Name
Diclofenac Immediate Release Cataflam, Cambia
Diclofenac Delayed Release
Indomethacin Immediate Release
Indomethacin Sustained Release
Etodolac
Ketorolac*
Ketorolac*
Sulindac
Brand name(s)
Voltaren
Lodine
Indocin
Indocin SR
Toradol
Sprix
Clinoril
Prescription status
Rx
Rx
Rx
Rx
Rx
Rx
Rx
Rx
Oral dosage formulations and usual adult dosages
Tablets: 10 mg q4-6h IM: 30 mg q6h PO: 40 IM: 120 if <65 years old and 60 if >65 years old; limit 5 days max. 10 mg comparable to ibuprofen 400-800 mg or naproxen 500- 550 mg.
1 spray in each nostril q6-8h
50 mg q8-12h
50 mg q12h
200-400 mg q6-8h
25-50 mg q6-8h
75 mg q12-24h
200 mg q12h
126 if <65 years old and 63 if >65 years old
Maximum recommended daily dose (mg)
200
200
1,000
200
150
400
Zipsor 25 mg capsules are given q6h.
200 mg comparable to ibuprofen 400 mg.
Should be taken with food.
Do not crush or chew.
Intranasal 15.75mg per spray.
Liquid: 5 mg/mL.
Do not crush or chew.
Notes
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