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Need antibiotic for dental surgery can't take penicillin or cindimycin what else is effective but not hard on body. ?

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Azithromycin i: Azithromycin is a good alternative if you can't tolerate those two.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Kevin Kim answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Erythromycin: If you are allergic to Penicillin or Clindamycin, the next antibiotic to take is Erythromycin (assuming that you are not allergic to erythromycin). However, seeing a dentist to determine the root cause of the infection or need for antibiotic is most important initial step.

Answered 8/27/2014

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