Question 1

i'm currently working on taking metronidazole for a gum infection i've one more day of course left and infection is still in gums i've tried salt wate?

Accepted Answer

Another culture: The patogen may be not sensitive to the antibiotic , may need another culture from infection site.

Question 2

how long for metronidazole to start working with gum infection?

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Immediately: Take exactly as directed by your dentist or periodontist.  Know that rx will require more than just pills.

Question 3

hello iv just been given metronidazole to take 200mg 3 times a day for a gum infection. how would i know if i'm allergic to it?

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Low risk, no worries: Usually nobody knows if they are allergic to a drug until they start taking it. But allergy to metronidazole is uncommon, and when it happens, it's rarely severe. Just take the drug as prescribed and check back with your doctor if it seems to be causing any problems.

Question 4

i have been on metronidazole for 4 days now for an infection in my gum, but the swelling in the gum hasn't decreased. does it need drained?

Accepted Answer

Gum infection : It depends on the cause of the infection. There is no way to tell without a visual examination, x-rays and additional information.
Make sure your return to your dentist or periodontist for a post-op exam to have the infection re-evaluated after you are finished with the meds.

Question 5

hi i have just been prescribed metronidazole for an infection in the gum. i think i have ear infections in both ears, would this get rid of them also?

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Unlikely: Although metronidazole may have an antibacterial effect on a small spectrum of germs, it has little or no value with the type of germs that cause ear infections.However, the inflammation that is caused by your gum infection may be giving you a false feeling of ear pain due.The nerves that supply these areas can misrepresent the location of the problem. Your doc can sort it out.

Question 6

had lower wisdom tooth removed today due to gum infection. went in after 4 days of toothache. now on flagyl but pain is severe and throat is sore. could it be spreading? took 2 doses so far of antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

: Two doses is much too soon to expect metronidazole (Flagyl) or any antibiotic to start to improve symptoms of infection. Get in touch with your dentist if not starting to improve after 2-3 days; or do so now to discuss possibly recommending pain medication. Good luck.

Question 7

what to do if i have the trichmonaisis infection and i went to get my medicine theyonly gae me 4 pills metronidazole 1 day?

Accepted Answer

That is ok!: One option is 2000 mg of metronidazole as a one time dose when treating trichomonas.  Four 500 mg pills would have you covered.  Symptoms should start to improve over the next few days after treatment.  Remember to use condoms as a way to greatly decrease our risk of getting many different types of sexually transmitted infections, along with other safe sex practices.  Good luck.

Question 8

can i use metronidazole for staff infection?

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcus: If you mean a "staph" infection, the answer is no.  Metronidazole is quite effective against some amoebae and is lethal to bacteria that are obligate anaerobes (cannot tolerate the presence of oxygen), but have little if any action on staphylococci.

Question 9

can i take metronidazole that the use before date is 2/7/20 for a current bv infection?

Accepted Answer

Expired: I would check with your pharmacist. Many medications, but not all,are still effective months or years after their expiration date, but physicians are reluctant to recommend using them for medicolegal reasons. I don't recommend treating serious medical conditions, like infections, with expired antibiotics.

Question 10

how soon after should the infection be gone when taking a single 2g dose of metronidazole for bv?

Accepted Answer

Not proper treatment: a single 2 g dose is not proper treatment for BV.  that is treatment for trichomonad .  infection may not clear with single dose.

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I'm currently working on taking metronidazole for a gum infection i've one more day of course left and infection is still in gums i've tried salt wate?

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How long for metronidazole to start working with gum infection?

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Hello iv just been given metronidazole to take 200mg 3 times a day for a gum infection. how would i know if i'm allergic to it?

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I have been on metronidazole for 4 days now for an infection in my gum, but the swelling in the gum hasn't decreased. does it need drained?

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Hi i have just been prescribed metronidazole for an infection in the gum. i think i have ear infections in both ears, would this get rid of them also?

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Had lower wisdom tooth removed today due to gum infection. went in after 4 days of toothache. now on flagyl but pain is severe and throat is sore. could it be spreading? took 2 doses so far of antibiotic?

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What to do if i have the trichmonaisis infection and i went to get my medicine theyonly gae me 4 pills metronidazole 1 day?

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Can i use metronidazole for staff infection?

A member asked:

Can i take metronidazole that the use before date is 2/7/20 for a current bv infection?

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How soon after should the infection be gone when taking a single 2g dose of metronidazole for bv?

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