That's what is usually prescribed for dental pain, typically 800mg prescription tablets, or take 3X or 4X of 200mg (the most common non-prescription strength) but only if you have no health issues that prevent you from taking it. It was the only thing that even made a dent in tooth pain for me and codeine just made me goofy headed with little effect on pain.
The most common thing used as a home remedy for dental pain is clove oil by rubbing one drop on the tooth and gums every 2 to 3 hours. I have clove essential oil and we used to be able to buy clove oil in drug stores.
Other than that, when your drug store opens, I would suggest Orajel Severe Toothache Cream or standard Orajel, clove oil if they have it and plenty of 200mg ibuprofen.
Oral rinses and toothpaste containing fluoride is another thing that helps relieve tooth pain.
MY remedy book does say if the pain is radiating real bad into your jawbone, try to get medical help right away because that may indicate severe infection.
Good luck to you in getting relief. I can emphasize because I suffered for years with mine before getting dentures and most of my worst times were while traveling.
KY...........
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