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Is 250mg of amoxicillin 3x a day enough to take to keep an upper molar abscess from spreading. dentist is pulling it next wk. meds were prescribed.

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Dr. Robert Kneece answered

Usually: amoxicillin is good for mouth bacterial.If swelling increases,difficult swallowing or breathing go see someone immediately.aotherwise should be alright til next week.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 2/10/2019

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A member asked:

Is 250mg of amoxicillin 3x a day enough to take to keep an upper molar abscess from spreading. dentist is pulling it next wk. meds were prescribed.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Kneece answered

Dr Malerman agreed

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