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Is clindamycin effective for an abcessed tooth?
14 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Yes: Clindamycin or Cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) is one of the two first choices for an abscessed tooth.
Answered 7/31/2018
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May need drainage...: Clinda is good, but you may need to verify that you do not need a drainage procedure for the abscess. Drainage can help resolve an infection very quickly.
Answered 6/8/2017
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Yes indeed: Especially if you are allergic to penicillin. My antibiotic of choice for toothaches is however penicillin.
Answered 7/31/2018
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Should be: But i wouldn't use it unless the person is penicillin allergic.
Answered 2/7/2017
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Clindomycin: Yes, especially if patient is allergic to Penicillin.
Answered 7/14/2017
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