Antibiotic For Gum Infection

I have a abcess tooth which one is best cipro septra or keflex?

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Hi Brenda,

From what I could gather, Ciprofloxacin is not commonly prescribed for dental infections. So it's probably not the best choice as a first line treatment option..

Septra and Keflex on the other hand, are more commonly prescribed by dentists for tooth and other mouth related infections, due to their broader spectrum.

You may want to talk with your doctor about either one of those last two options to see what works best. Sometimes the right decision has to come from trial and error, depending on how your body reacts to each medication.

Have you taken either of these medications in the past?

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