Can i have iv augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) if tablet based (3/day 500/150) doesn't work on tooth infection even after 7 days?

Dental infection: If the oral Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) is not working after 7 days & you are still in pain , if that is what you mean by the oral meds not working !!! I highly suggest you get back with your Dentist to see what his/her next step is . I am not sure if IV antibiotics is the answer to your dental problem Good luck .

Consult: You should consult with the dentist (or oral surgeon) who is managing your infection. It may be necessary to culture the infection to see exactly which bacteria are present. This way the best specific antibiotic can be prescribed. All the best...

Evaluation needed: You should see your dentist or oral surgeon and find out exactly what is going on. The infection may be resistant to the antibiotic that you are taking and changing antibiotics may help. Treating the problem, extraction or root canal, is the best way to eliminate the,cause of your infection. Don't wait, call the dentist.

See a dentist ASAP: if you rely on antibiotics or other not a definitive treatment, the tooth infection always will come back. Dentist will treat a tooth infection by treating the cause and getting rid of the infection. Do not delay. See your dentist ASAP. Good luck.