Make informed prescribing decisions with drug monographs for commonly prescribed dental medications.
DentalRx monographs have everything you need to make effective prescribing decisions.
Effective dosing information for each clinical indication.
Acetaminophen
Nonnarcotic Analgesic
Understand when and how long the medication will work.
• Onset within 1 hour
• Active for 4-6 hours
• Metabolized by CYP2D6
Prescribe cost effective formulations for your patients.
• Full coverage: 325 mg tablets (generic)
• Partial coverage: 325 mg tablets & caplets (brand)
• Uncovered: 500 mg tablets, caplets, gel capsules
Patient safety is our first priority in healthcare.
DentalRx monographs provide all the information you need to keep your patients safe.
A collection of the most dental-relevant information.
• Avoid prolonged use with aspirin-containing products or NSAIDs
• Question patient about other drug products, including OTC products, that contain acetaminophen
• Severe liver injury can occur with more than 4 g of ALL products containing acetaminophen in a 24-hr period
Circumstances when a medication should never be used.
• Hypersensitivity to acetaminophen
• Severe liver disease (acute or chronic)
A list of medications that, when taken at the same time, cause harmful effects.
• Nephrotoxicity: NSAIDs, salicylates (chronic, high-dose, concurrent use)
• Liver toxicity: chronic use of hydantoins, chronic alcohol use, high-dose carbamazepine
• Risk of acetaminophen toxicity when used in combination with OTC products that also contain acetaminophen
Pregnancy & Lactation
Information for both the provider and mother to make informed decisions regarding medication use.
• Crosses the placenta
• Not associated with any increased risk of miscarriage, still birth, or any negative consequences for the newborn
• Present in breast milk
• Compatible with breastfeeding, but does not exclude newborn from allergy to acetaminophen
