Question 1

how long should it take for my clindamycin to get rid of a tooth infection ?

Accepted Answer

What type of infect?: Although Clindamycin penetrates bone fairly well i don't expect that the tooth infection will respond if it is a cavity.  If there is a peridontal abscess it will need to be drained or the tooth removed.  If you are talking about gingivitis it should respond within a day or two unless due to organisms not sensitive.

Question 2

tooth infection not gone after ten days on amoxicillin.  can i use clyndamycin now to get rid of.?

Accepted Answer

Remove the cause: Are you taking Amoxicillin on your own or was it prescribed by a dentist?  In order for infections to be resolved, the main objective is to treat or remove the cause of the infection.  Antibiotics along with your own body's healing mechanisms are secondary.  A dentist who is treating you would be the best one to determine why you still have an infection and what treatment\antibiotic is indicated.

Question 3

how long would it take for amoxicillin to get rid of a tooth infection ?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps never: If the infection is mild and no abscess has formed it should respond very quickly, assuming that the bacteria causing the infection are sensitive to Amoxicillin (which is quite likely).  If more than 48 hrs have passed without improvement strongly suggest you go back to the dentist for reassessment.

Question 4

should i take flucloxacillin capsules to get rid of tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

No: At best it is a temporary measure. You need to see a dentist.

Question 5

if i'm put on amoxicillin due to tooth infection, could it get rid of your infection and toothache?

Accepted Answer

Temporarily: Until the tooth in question is restored or extracted, the infection will resume once you stop the antibiotics. Since you can't take the antibiotics forever, the sooner you see a local dentist to examine you the better off you will be.

Question 6

i am taking clindamycin for a tooth infection. i read it commonly causes c.diff. what is it? symptoms? how do i know if i get it?

Accepted Answer

C-Diff: Clostridium difficile is a species of gram-positive spore-forming bacteria that is best known for causing antibiotic-associated diarrhea (aad). While it can be a minor normal component of colonic "flora/bacteria", the bacterium is thought to cause disease when competing bacteria in the gut have been wiped out by antibiotic treatment. Bloating, pain and diarrhea can occur if infected.

Question 7

allergic to penicillin & clindamycin. what can i take for a tooth infection? the tooth is being removed next week

Accepted Answer

Cipro (ciprofloxacin): Cipro (ciprofloxacin) will be the next choice. This medication is to treat a variety of bacterial infections, not viral infection! 
take this medication as directed by your prescribing dentist/physician. Do not self medicate.

Question 8

right now im taking clindamycin 300mg for a tooth infection, i have a teva 3109 pill as well. is ot ok to take together or will it caise a problem?

Accepted Answer

DO NOT: Do not ever take medication just because you have a leftover pill or two.  Always discuss meds with your prescribing Dentist or Physician.  Clindamycin and TEVA 3109 (Amoxicillin) are both antibiotics.  Your Dentist may want you to be taking both, but that's a decision for the Dentist to make.  Note that actual dental treatment required, not just pills, to cure tooth infection.

Question 9

ran out of clindamycin 300 for very bad tooth infection.  have pentrexl 500 can i take them and how often?

Accepted Answer

Yes: yes. You can take them every 8 hours for now,but the clindamycin 300 is more specific for the problem you're having

Question 10

i just found one of my clindamycin pills i had been taking 4 times a day for a tooth infection. my last pill was taken friday night and i just found another- it must have fallen. do i take it to finish the course?

Accepted Answer

No: If more than half a day has passed it's too late, just toss it out. Know that antibiotics do not cure infected teeth, just prevent the spread of infection until you can have the tooth treated. Important to follow up with your Dentist.

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How long should it take for my clindamycin to get rid of a tooth infection

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Tooth infection not gone after ten days on amoxicillin. can i use clyndamycin now to get rid of.?

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How long would it take for amoxicillin to get rid of a tooth infection ?

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Should i take flucloxacillin capsules to get rid of tooth infection?

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If i'm put on amoxicillin due to tooth infection, could it get rid of your infection and toothache?

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I am taking clindamycin for a tooth infection. i read it commonly causes c.diff. what is it? symptoms? how do i know if i get it?

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Allergic to penicillin & clindamycin. what can i take for a tooth infection? the tooth is being removed next week

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Right now im taking clindamycin 300mg for a tooth infection, i have a teva 3109 pill as well. is ot ok to take together or will it caise a problem?

A member asked:

Ran out of clindamycin 300 for very bad tooth infection. have pentrexl 500 can i take them and how often?

A member asked:

I just found one of my clindamycin pills i had been taking 4 times a day for a tooth infection. my last pill was taken friday night and i just found another- it must have fallen. do i take it to finish the course?

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