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My dentist prescribed me to take cephalexin for my tooth for seven days but for the remaining five days , i switched to amoxicillin. is it ok?
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Maybe: Amoxicillin is also a drug that many dentists use to treat infections of the mouth. Whether it is a good one for you would depend on your specific circumstances and specific type of infection.
Answered 1/4/2021
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Ok: In my Practice, Amoxicillin is usually my first choice for treating dental infection, Keflex or Cephalexin are a good alternative. The question now is if you got better or not, you should follow up with your dentist to make sure that your treatment is working. Stay safe.
Answered 11/22/2020
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