Question 1

what is the usual dose of amoxicillin+clavulanate potassium and metronidazole for a tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

Too much: For a normal tooth infection Amoxicillin 875mg two times a day for a week is enough. Metronidazole would only be prescribed if you had a serious infection or if the amoxicillin was not helping. Remember antibiotics do not cure tooth infections. They are prescribed in conjunction with treatment, usually a root canal.

Question 2

after taking clindamycin(2weeks) and metronidazole(3day) for tooth infection they ruined my stomach( feel empty and sore but no cramp) and had diarrhea for 3days. after pepto, the stool is still soft side but i feel better. can this be c.diff?

Accepted Answer

: We rarely use metronidazole for tooth infection and it is probably used for c. diff colitis in your case. Yes, c. diff colitis can not be ruled out by your symptoms after 2 weeks of clindamycin. Take care.

Question 3

if amoxocilin didn't work for a tooth infection, can metronidazole work?

Accepted Answer

NOT always.: Metronidazole works better for anaerobic infections than amoxicillin. My first choice for dental infections is Amoxicillin unless the infection is "periodontal" in nature. Then i add flagyl/Metronidazole to my Amoxicillin rx.

Question 4

i have flagyl. would that work for a tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Flagyl treats infections but not tooth infections. The best antibiotic for tooth infections are penicillin or Amoxicillin as we as Clindamycin for those allergic to penicillin.

Question 5

have a infection in my tooth was prescribed amoxcillin on fri 3 days ago not working been given metronidazole today really worried about taking them ?

Accepted Answer

Keep taking them: Please keep taking the amoxicillin and metronidazole as prescribed by your doctor for the entire course.  Sometimes it takes a few days to start to feel better.  However, if you think your tooth infection is worsening (versus just being slow to respond to treatment), you need to call your doctor right away to be seen.  Good luck.

Question 6

will taking clindomycin and metronidazole together better treat a recurrence of an infection around a tooth that broke off at the gumline?

Accepted Answer

Definitive care: Extraction of the broken down tooth would be better in treating a recurring infection.

Question 7

what are the warning signs that a tooth infection has spread?

Accepted Answer

Usually swelling: Whenever a tooth has an infection, you need to see a dentist to treat the cause of the problem.

Antibiotics may treat the symptoms but not the cause.

Question 8

could a tooth infection/abscess pain come and go?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can: It is not always continuous.

Question 9

what are the negative effects of prolongued tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Delay of treatment will cause pain, swelling, fever, and loss of tooth. Untreated tooth infection can also be life threatening.

Question 10

high esr on account of tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Elevated ESR can occur with multiple conditions including infections

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What is the usual dose of amoxicillin+clavulanate potassium and metronidazole for a tooth infection?

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After taking clindamycin(2weeks) and metronidazole(3day) for tooth infection they ruined my stomach( feel empty and sore but no cramp) and had diarrhea for 3days. after pepto, the stool is still soft side but i feel better. can this be c.diff?

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If amoxocilin didn't work for a tooth infection, can metronidazole work?

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I have flagyl. would that work for a tooth infection?

A member asked:

Have a infection in my tooth was prescribed amoxcillin on fri 3 days ago not working been given metronidazole today really worried about taking them ?

A member asked:

Will taking clindomycin and metronidazole together better treat a recurrence of an infection around a tooth that broke off at the gumline?

A member asked:

What are the warning signs that a tooth infection has spread?

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Could a tooth infection/abscess pain come and go?

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What are the negative effects of prolongued tooth infection?

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High esr on account of tooth infection?

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