tooth had to be extracted because it was fractured, also have another molar that is infected
What is the best antibiotic for a tooth abscess - amoxicillin, cephalexin or clindamycin?
Question posted by pfanderson on 28 Oct 2012
Last updated on 4 March 2015
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Inactive
28 Oct 2012
Amoxicillin is associated with the treatment of:
Actinomycosis
Anthrax Prophylaxis
Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention
Bacterial Infection
Bladder Infection
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Chlamydia Infection
Cutaneous Bacillus anthracis
***Dental Abscess***
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Lyme Disease, Arthritis
Lyme Disease, Carditis
Lyme Disease, Erythema Chronicum Migrans
Lyme Disease, Neurologic
Otitis Media
Pneumonia
Sinusitis
Skin Infection
Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Urinary Tract Infection
https://www.drugs.com/condition/dental-abscess.html
take care,
maso.-
bumblebee90
28 Oct 2012
Wow, maso. That's my guy. Alway's giving so much great answers and helping other's so much. The girls always say "You go girl". I say "You go maso" Take care, Friend. Ruthie
Inactive
28 Oct 2012
Many thanks Ruthie for your kind words.-
pfanderson
30 Oct 2012
thank you - symptoms seemed to be relieved better with cephalexin. After 4 days of penicillin I switched and feel better today
Inactive
30 Oct 2012
Great news and you are certainly welcome.
bananapuddin
4 March 2015
I can't take penicillin are amoxicillin for my abscess. What else can i take
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