| abstract |
A method is disclosed for providing control or relief of post-operative pain to a patient without a medically significant degree of paralysis. The method may be applied, for example, to a region of a patient with a partial or local anesthetic first during a surgical or dental procedure, near completion of a surgical or dental procedure, or immediately after a surgical or dental procedure. In areas where it is administered or contained, pasta or ointment containing bicarbonate can be used to control pain or without a medically significant degree of paralysis over a period of time after a surgical or dental procedure. Including topical administration in an amount sufficient to provide relief to the patient. The composition can further comprise a calcium salt. |