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Electrolysis Pain : What to
expect; factors involved in the perception of pain. |
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Pain Control : A
preferred method to alleviate/eliminate the discomfort of electrolysis
treatment. |
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Oral Nonopioid
Medications : Oral pain medication used in addition to topical pain
management. |
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Adjunct Medical
Support : Physician facilitated pain management during electrolysis treatment. |
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EMLA : A topical
anesthetic. |
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Occlusive Dressings
: Application instructions for cream type topical anesthetics like EMLA. |
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OTC topical analgesics
: Non-prescription topical analgesics available to the electrology
patient. |
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Oral
nonopioid analgesics
Oral
medications used in pain control may be termed nonopioid analgesics.
Oral analgesia used in concert with a high potency topical anesthetic
can minimize or eliminate the pain associated with extensive
electrolysis treatment.
Oral
analgesics
Oral
analgesics, used alone, can help minimize the effects of electrology
discomfort. These medications fall into a category called cyclooxygenase
inhibitors. These agents inhibit prostaglandin synthesis.
Prostaglandins are produced following tissue damage, and their
modulation can either inhibit (suppress) or facilitate (aggravate) pain.
These oral nonopioid analgesics include salicylates, acetaminophen, and
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). These drugs have varying
analgesic, antipyretic (fever reducing), and anti-inflammatory
properties.
Some very
effective analgesic products are available in non-prescription
strength. Frequently, over-the-counter (OTC) medications when used
knowledgeably, can produce effective results comparable to their
physician prescribed analogs.
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oral nonopioid analgesics |
| Analgesic |
Half-life (hrs) |
Onset (hrs) |
Dose (mg) |
Dosing Interval (hrs) |
Maximum Daily Dosage
(mg) |
| Salicylates |
| Acetylsalicylic
acid (ASA, or aspirin) |
2-3 |
0.5-1.0 |
500-1000 |
4 |
3600-6000 |
| Diflunisal
(Dolobid) |
8-l2 |
1-2 |
500-1000 |
8-12 |
1500 |
| Choline
magnesium trisalicylate (Trilisate) |
8-12 |
1-2 |
500-1000 |
12 |
2000-3000 |
| p-Aminophenols |
| Acetaminophen
(Tylenol, others) |
1-4 |
0.5 |
500-1000 |
4 |
1200-4000 |
| Proprionic
acids |
| Ibuprofen
(Motrin, others) |
1.8-2.5 |
0.5 |
400 |
4-6 |
3200 |
| Naproxen
(Naprosyn) |
12-15 |
1 |
250-500 |
12 |
1500 |
| Naproxen
sodium (Anaprox, Alleve)* |
13 |
1-2 |
275-550 |
6-8 |
1375 |
| Indoles |
| lndomethacin
(Indocin) |
4 |
0.5 |
25-50 |
8-12 |
150-200 |
| Ketorolac
(Toradol) |
4-6 |
0.5-1 |
10 |
4-6 |
40 |
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* It is not
uncommon for the active ingredient(s) contained in certain prescription
pain relievers to be available in smaller doses in over the counter
form. As example, the prescription drugs Anaprox (naproxen sodium
275mg) and Anaprox DS (naproxen sodium 550mg) are sold over the counter
as Alleve (naproxen sodium 220mg).
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