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The dentist prescribed clindamycin 300mg (no penicillin because of penicillin allergy) twice a day for 8 days for a tooth abscess. do you think it is a very low dosage, wrong to be taken in 2 doses only? would it be effective as prescribed?
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Antibiotics: Please do not concern yourself with "milligrams". Each medication needs a different dose. As long as the amount of medication in your bloodstream is high enough over a 24 period to be effective, the dosage and frequency is irrelevant. Your dentist has deemed this dosage appropriate and is based on his/her experience and training.
Answered 10/24/2020
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Perfect: Trust your Dentist. That's absolutely the correct Clidamycin dosage for most people. Although different medications may do essentially the same job, dosing timing and amounts may vary. Your Dentist is trained and experienced at prescribing the correct amount. Follow his/her treatment recommendations to the letter.
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