Question 1

does amoxicillin make a toothache better?

Accepted Answer

No: Amox is not a painkiller.

Question 2

can i take amoxicillin for toothache?

Accepted Answer

: Only if it was prescribed by a physician or dentist for a diagnosis of infection within the oral cavity. Please do not take random or old antibiotic scripts without a diagnosis.

Question 3

hi i have a toothache and was wondering if i should take amoxicillin?

Accepted Answer

See dentist: to find the cause of the pain thenit can be properly treated.

Question 4

i was to take  1 amoxicillin 500mg 4 my toothache every 6hrs,misread & took 1cap every 1hr,already took 4 within 4hrs,what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Do what the label says tomorrow and every day thereafter  until you have no more pills.

Question 5

is it ok to take amoxicillin after the expiry date? it's for a toothache. on the bottle it says 2011 just wondering if it is ok to use?

Accepted Answer

Not for pain: Amoxicillin is an antibiotic. It is used for an infection. Do you have an infection? Just because you have a toothache, it does not mean you are infected.

Either way the tooth needs to be evaluated and treated. Take an otc pain med for the pain and call your dentist for an appointment.

Question 6

my toothache infection has returned, can i start taking amoxicillin again?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you received Amoxicillin for an infection then you need to see a dentist. The cause of the infection needs to be found and treated. Serious consequences can occur from relying on an antibiotic and not seeking treatment.

Question 7

i have taken synflex 550 mg at 11am and 3 pm, but still my toothache is just erupting due to some cavity problem...?
can i take amoxicillin as well...

Accepted Answer

Wrong approach: Toothache probably due to infection (a cavity is an infection) devolving into an abscess, a virulent infection.  A pain killer, especially one advertised for arthritic pain relief, not sanctioned by the FDA, will only block pain, not cure infection.  You need a Dentist immediately if not sooner.  Time is not your friend, call now.

Question 8

i have an toothache can i take amoxicillin for 7 days to kill the infection?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It might work. You might need a high dose. Many dentists start with  this. If it doesn't work after a few days you may have to change the antibiotic but the bottom line is to get the tooth fixed!!

Question 9

i have an toothache can i take amoxicillin for 7 days to kill the infection... how long do it takes to start working?

Accepted Answer

Self Medication: Please do not self medicate yourself. The antibiotics will not solve your problem, which is a rotten tooth. There is absolutely no substitute for proper dental care. Even if the swelling goes down with the meds, it will come back quickly and in the end you will not only suffer more, but you will still need to see a dentist. Please call for an appointment. Pills do not fix teeth or gums.

Question 10

i was prescribed clindamycin for my toothache but it's not working i went to a dentist today they prescribed me amoxicillin if i took the clindamycin at 4 pm can i switch to amoxicillin ?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Yes it's OK to switch but best to speak to dentist who is treating you. Understand that antibiotics alone will not resolve problem and therefore no antibiotic and any dose may alone get you out of pain. Cause of dental problem needs to also be addressed/treated!

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I was to take 1 amoxicillin 500mg 4 my toothache every 6hrs,misread & took 1cap every 1hr,already took 4 within 4hrs,what should i do?

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Is it ok to take amoxicillin after the expiry date? it's for a toothache. on the bottle it says 2011 just wondering if it is ok to use?

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My toothache infection has returned, can i start taking amoxicillin again?

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I have taken synflex 550 mg at 11am and 3 pm, but still my toothache is just erupting due to some cavity problem...? can i take amoxicillin as well...

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I have an toothache can i take amoxicillin for 7 days to kill the infection?

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I have an toothache can i take amoxicillin for 7 days to kill the infection... how long do it takes to start working?

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I was prescribed clindamycin for my toothache but it's not working i went to a dentist today they prescribed me amoxicillin if i took the clindamycin at 4 pm can i switch to amoxicillin ?

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