Penicillin For Tooth Infection

I have a really bad toothache that I think is abscessed. Will Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) help treat the infection? ## Can Bactrim be used for a Tooth Infection? While Bactrim is effective against a range of bacterial infections, it is not typically the first-line antibiotic for treating tooth infections, which are often caused by anaerobic bacteria found in the oral cavity. These infections usually respond better to antibiotics that are specifically effective against the types of bacteria found in dental abscesses, such as penicillin, amoxicillin, or clindamycin, which are more traditionally prescribed by dentists. However, in cases where a patient cannot tolerate these first-line antibiotics or if the infection is caused by a bacteria that is known to be susceptible to...

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I have an antibiodic for tmp and I have a bad tooth which causes the roof of my mouth and gum to swell with infection it is very painfull and I do not have insurance. I was wondering if this antibiodic was something that would treat this infection... ## Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim can in-fact be used to treat a tooth infection, but it is not usually the first choice for dental infections since many of them respond better to other alternatives, such as Penicillin and Amoxicillin. Learn More: Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethopriml Details I would also consider speaking with a dentist about the underlying cause of this infection, just to make sure it's not something that will be reoccurring. I hope you get well soon! ## Thank you so much. I endeed got it filled today and begun taking it....

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I have been prescribed antibiotics for tooth infections before having dental work and pain went away. I'm allergic to penicillin can i take cefdinir? if I take cefdinir for this and I don't have an infection will it hurt me? ## It is a different antibiotic, but there is always a risk of discovering that you're also allergic to it. People allergic to one medication tend to find out there are others they are allergic to and if you don't have an infection, taking it could cause you to develop antibiotic resistant bacteria. Thus, you should only take it if your doctor or dentist confirms that you do have an infection. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can hel...

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I have the following antibiotics that I can take to help me until I can get to my dental appointment, but my dental appointment isn't until February 10th. I always keep my appointments because it's hard to get in with them, they stay booked for the time frame I can get there. I have an infection in the front of my gum area, front tooth stays sore a lot. It comes and goes all the time. I can taste it too. Which one would help me best until my appointment? Macrobid, Levofloxacin, or Bactrim? ## Hi Kym, I see you posted this on January 30th...and it's now March 2nd (after your appointment date). Were you ever able to determine which antibiotic to take for the tooth infection? I've been prescribed Penicillin/Amoxicillin for this in the recent past and that seemed to keep me ...

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I went to MedDirect early Monday morning crying I was in so much pain. I've had an abscessed tooth for a little over 6 months now, but financially we are barely making it paycheck to paycheck, so I haven't been able to get it pulled. They said it would be a couple hundred for just the x-ray, and $375 just to get that one tooth out. So, I couldn't get it done. I was crying Saturday and Sunday because of how bad it was, plus I also have scoliosis that I haven't been able to be seen for and I could barely move for three days prior to visit. I tell him my issues, he looks inside my mouth, prescribes me ibuprofen and was going to do penicillin, but Penicillin always makes me puke, Amoxicillin is fine though...which I told him, but he prescribes me Cefdinir 300mg, which was $9...

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I have an abscessed tooth and got an antibiotic from a feed store called Fish Pen (penicillin) 250MG. The vet said it would be fine to take it. It's an oval pill with the number 520 on it. How often, how many and how long should I take it for? ## Hello, Cynthia! How are you? I'm sorry about the toothache. No, since it hasn't been specifically manufactured for human use, it may not be safe for you to take. The dosage can also vary, depending on the severity of the infection and your response to antibiotics, it can range from 500mgs twice daily up to 500mgs 4 times a day, sometimes even more. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Additionally, whatever caused the abscess will need to be taken care by your dentist, because while an ant...

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My dentist prescribed 500 mg penicillin vk before a tooth procedure. I am also on 7.5 - 325 percocets twice daily for chronic cervical pain. Can I safely take these together? Any known serious adverse interactions? Thank you ## Hello, Glenn! How are you? No, I didn't find any problems or interactions listed, but it's always best to double check such information to be sure. However, I can tell you that these are often prescribed together to alleviate the pain an infection may cause, while eradicating the bacteria. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Percocet is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, di...

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i have been having a very strong toothach and i went to the doctor and he prescribed this tabs for me and any time i took it the pains comes down but i feel very week ## Oxycodone is a narcotic pain reliever, the FDA warns that it carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, and headache. Penicillin is classified by the FDA as an antibiotic that is used to treat, or prevent bacterial infections. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. How are you doing, now? Has there been any change? Are you on any other medications?

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I have a tooth infection and 2 bottles of ampicilina 500mg (I am not allergic to penicillin). Will this help my tooth infection? Can a person become immune to this drug? I have taken it before and it did not seem to help much. ## Did it get rid of your infection before? Ampicillin is an antibiotic and helping to eradicate bacterial infections is all it does, it will not help with pain, or any other symptoms. Learn more Ampicillin details here. And it's not actually that you get immune to it, per se, but that the bacteria can grow resistant to it, if you don't finish a full course of treatment, or if you use it too often. Have you consulted a dentist? If you have an infected tooth, then the underlying problem that resulted in the infection, such as a cavity must be fixed, or you ...

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can u take cefdinir 300mg for a absessed tooth ## Cefdinir is a Cephalosporin class antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections, so yes, it can be used for treating a dental infection. However, you do need to be sure that it is an infection that calls for an antibiotic and that you have enough of the antibiotic to completely a full course of treatment. Learn more Cefdinir details here. Have you seen a dentist? ## Can I take cefdinir 250ml for an abscess in my mouth caused by a bad tooth my face is swelled..I'm allergic to penicillin... I'm 34 years old In so much pain from this ## Yes you can!!!!! I've done it before & actually doing it now. I've had tons of toothaches & in 1 week I'm having ALL teeth pulled- YAY!!!! I'm getting implan...

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How many doses does it take to treat a yeast infection at 1 in morning and 1 at night. How long does it take to clear up the yeast infection I have gotten from being on penicillin? Sorry not sure if spelled correctly, I was on that for my tooth but my body always gets them when I take them. ## This medication is manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, and they list it as containing 100mgs of Doxycycline, which is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections (NDC 53489-119). Thus, it will not help with a yeast infection, as reported by the FDA, it could also cause one, or worsen an existing one, just like the Penicillin. Other side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. To treat a yeast infection, you...

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My husband is taking penicillin for a tooth infection. the dentist gave him a week supply my husband's tooth got worse so he had a old bottle of penicillin (not expired) from the last dentist visit so he continued to take those . his tooth is becoming really swollen with a big white ball ! My question is.. is it ok to continue the penicillin until we get him to a dentist? The ## There is a chance that it is not the right antibiotic to help him. He may need to try a different one. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. The white ball is most likely an abscess due to an infection. When will he be seeing a dentist?

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Please advise a non penicillin antibiotic for tooth infections! Many thanks ## recurring abscess under bad tooth ,antibiotics no penciling ,needed to subside before going to dentist , ? ## There are quite a few antibiotics available that are in different classes. You can learn more Erythromycin details here. That link will tell you about one of them. It's really just a matter of finding one that will treat your infection properly. Your doctor or dentist should be able to prescribe one, if you let them know that you can't take Penicillin. Bactrim is another option: You can learn more Bactrim details here. johnthehat, the dentist will need to see you to prescribe the antibiotic, that's the only way to get one. It isn't that it must subside before they see you, it's tha...

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I have an oral infection my wisdom teeth are coming out and I got the infection on my right side me. My mom gave me Penicilina v 800,000 u. Will that work? ## Hi Justine, In my personal experience, penicillin should work just fine for tooth infections and may keep the infection under control until you see your dentist... However, I think the only permanent solution would be getting the infected teeth out so the bacteria doesn't come back. Also, my opinion is that you'd probably need to take a full course of the antibiotic (7-10 days) to determine how well it's working. Have you discussed any of this with your dentist yet? ~Best wishes ## I have Mexican penicillin a-v, bottom letters are prolate-v 8000,000 unix adds. Each capsule contains 500mg. How many white and red capsule...

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I have an infected tooth and I was given this medication but im allergic to penicillin can I take this medication with an allergic reaction? ## Hello, Kwilli! How are you? This antibiotic is a generic for Augmentin, which contains Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid, so it does not contain Penicillin. While it should be safe for you to take, there is still a slight risk that you could be allergic to it, as well. This is used to eradicate bacterial infections and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I'm allergic to penicillin can I take augmentin clav 875-125 will I be okkristen

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My dentist gave me 5 days of amoxicillin they didnt work i went to a & e and the doctor gave me pencilin. Is it ok to swap my antibaotics over. Thought id ask for a secon oppinion please can someone get back to me asap. The infection is very painfull ## clairebell yes if the amoxicillin wasn't effective and you were written for the penicillin go ahead and stop the amoxicillin and start the pen. do plenty of warm salt water rinses/gargles this will help dry up the infection and make it feel better. also a cool compress to your face helps. hope this helps ## Thank you. Do you know how long before it will start to work? am getting the tooth removed on monday if there is no pain. ## clairbell they will start absorbing in your system within 30 minutes of taking them, but you may not ...

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Can doxycycl hyc be used to treat an abscess tooth ## Yes, Doxycycline is an antibiotic and can be used to treat various types of infections. Learn more Doxycycline details here. Is that what your dentist prescribed? ## Hi donna, To answer your question, yes, Doxycycline will cover dental infections (although penicillin or amoxicillin are generally the more preferred options for this type of infection). Just make sure you follow a consistent dosing regime over however many days it takes, so you can be sure that the infection is gone. Learn More: Doxycycline Details If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## Thank you for your answer. I am going to use the doxycycl to buy some time until I can afford to get the help I need. I'm ju...

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does this medication contain penicillin? ## No, the active ingredients are Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, although it is an antibiotic. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Read more here: Do you have any other questions? ## Will drinking and taking this medicine weaken its effects. Will it make you feel ill like some of the other antibiotics. ## thank u 4 ur answer. I am allergic to penicillin.bating an absessed tooth. Owwee! ## does sulfmethoxazole - tmp ds help bronchial infections ## Has given me a reaction - shakey balance, swelling of throat, feeling bad! Am allergic to penecillin, milk, gluten, tree nuts. What can I take safely? ## I took SMZ -TMP DS tab for 10 days ( the last pill I took it yesterday morning) this morning I have a.rash...

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I went to a urgent care to get a prescription for penicillin for a tooth infection my left side of my face has swelled up so I went in he prescribed me amox-clav 875 until I can see my dentist but by my tooth being infected the dentist can’t pull it until the swelling goes down, but it’s been 3 days & the swelling is still here but the pain has went down some, last time this happened the doctor gave me amoxicillin and my swelling went down the next day, do I need a different penicillin pill I need help ## It's usually the active infection that prevents them from pulling it, not the swelling, since when the infection is active and in its prime, they can't numb it properly to pull it. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including n...

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I chipped one of my back molars and a few days later I woke up with a swollen face and tooth pain, so I immediately went to an urgent care clinic and was examined by a doctor. The doctor prescribed me hydrocodone for the tooth pain and Septra DS for the infection in the tooth, and the next day I got into to see my dentist for X-ray and exam. Afterward, I explained to my dentist everything I mentioned above about seeing an Urgent Care clinic and what I was prescribed. My dentist confirmed with me that the antibiotic Septra was fine to take for my tooth infection. However, I am now doing research on the internet about what doctors/dentists typically prescribe for a tooth abscess and all the results is showing amoxicillin and other types of penicillin as a first choice antibiotic, so now I...

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