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I have abscess in my tooth. i am allergic to amoxicillin, what can be the alternative antibiotic i can take?
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Clindamycin: clindamycin could be one alternate.
Answered 7/1/2019
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Abscess: Antibiotics do not cure abscesses, they only limit the dangerous spread of infection to other organ systems. Best treatment is to have the damaged tooth material removed (root canal or extraction) under antibiotic coverage. Let the treating Dentist choose with your the best alternative to circumvent your penicillin allergy.
Answered 11/22/2020
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