Can you take Levaquin for an infected tooth?
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 24, 2023.
Yes, Levaquin can be used for tooth infections.
Levaquin is in a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It fights bacteria in the body.
Levaquin is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, sinuses, kidneys, bladder, or prostate and can also be used for tooth infections. It is also used to treat bacterial infections that cause bronchitis or pneumonia, and to treat people who have been exposed to anthrax.
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