Pain

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For mild pain 

try one of the "over the counter" pain medications: aspirin, ibuprofen, aleve, ketoprofen, or acetaminophen

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For moderate pain:

Motrin 
800 mgs
28 tablets

Take one tablet three times a day

Tylenol #3
28 tablets
Take one to two tablets every four hours as needed.

Synalgos DC
Disp     Capsules
Sig       Take one capsule every four hours as needed

Vicodin
Disp    
20 tablets
Sig  
     Take one tablet every four hours for pain

 

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For severe pain

Demerol
Disp    
16 tablets
Sig  
     Take one tablet every four hours for pain

 

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