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Wisdom tooth extraction, infection in gum. dentist prescribed 10days of metronidazole500mg. finished yesterday. tongue is white. concerned for thrush?
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It is posible.: Metronidazole is a bactericidal anti-microbial used primarily to treat anaerobic infections and should not be used as a single agent against mix infections like would occur in the oral cavity. It is ineffective against yeast infections (thrush). Any antimicrobial agent can induce thrush by disrupting the normal microbial balance. Therefore you should have it evaluated by your dentist.
Answered 11/15/2015
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