Question 1

does it work to take cephalexin for a tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

Most of the times: Cephalexin could be an appropriate choice for uncomplicated tooth infections, as it has good activity against streptococci that live in the mouth and cause these infections. However, Cephalexin lacks anaerobic activity, and some tooth infections (particularly abscesses) can be caused by anaerobic bacteria. If you are taking Cephalexin and your symptoms are not improving, visit your dentist.

Question 2

i am taking cephalexin 500mg capsules can i open them and take it like that it is for a tooth infection and can i take it with pineapple juice?

Accepted Answer

See below: You may open the capsule. If swallowing the capsule is an issue, your doctor could prescribe a suspension. It is better to avoid fruit juice, especially grapefruit, as some of these interfere with metabolism of drug. Visit this site for info:
https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682733.html

Question 3

im on keflex for tooth infection for last 5 days. its still hurting. does that mean its not working?

Accepted Answer

Not Necessarily: Dental infections can take a while to subside. What procedure was performed? The dentist who is treating you and prescribed the antibiotics should be consulted to have that area reevaluated.

Question 4

how long should amoxicillin take to work for tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

No specific time: Usually you should start to feel a difference after the first couple of days depending on the severity of the infection.  Usually a 10 day course of Amoxicillin is recommended.

Question 5

how long does it take for a tooth infection to turn in to blood poisoning?

Accepted Answer

No specific time: If you have a tooth infection it can become quite serious if left unattended.  Pain, infection, swelling, complicated treatment, extraction, and in rare cases even death can occur.  Do not delay in getting treatment.  Call your dentist today.

Question 6

how much penicillin should i take for a tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis: Is the key. Some infections are resistant to penicillin. You should see your md or dentist and be sure you can take penicillin for the infection and then see your dentist to treat the cause. Antibiotics only buy time, treatment is the cure and you run the risk of the penicillin not working the next time you need to take it. Having said all the above 500mg 4x/day.

Question 7

how much amoxicillin should i take for tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin: Generally 500mg every 8 hours till gone. Don't miss a dose. Don't take with meals, best one hour before or one hour after a meal if it happens to be close to the 8th hour. 7-10 day course generally. Any hives/rash/breathing problems call your doctor immediately.

Question 8

does  dicloxacillin work for a tooth infection/ache?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Emperic therapy for a typical tooth related infection includes the penicillin family initially.  However the area should be monitored to make sure the drug is working and of course the underlying condition causing the infection needs to be addressed.

Question 9

hi docs, would amoxicillin work for a tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

Stop gap: Antibiotics work to limit the spread of infection as long as you are taking the medication.  They do not "cure" the infection. N as soon as you stop taking the antibiotic, the infection comes roaring right back.  In addition to the antibiotic you need definitive dental treatment, so call your dentist now.

Question 10

how long does penicillin treatment take for tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

Typically 48 hours: It typically can take up to 48 hours for most antibiotics to reach therapeutic effect in most people.

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