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Suggest Antibiotics For A Dental Infection

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Posted on Sun, 3 Dec 2017
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Question : what antibiotic for a broken rotten tooth under the gum. maybe something I could get at pharmacy since I can't see dentist for 3 days
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Amoxycillin and Metronidazole

Detailed Answer:
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You would not be dispensed with antibiotic without prescription from local dentist. The pharmacy would not dispense.
Usually Amoxycillin and Metronidazole would be given for the dental infections.
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Suggest Antibiotics For A Dental Infection

Brief Answer: Amoxycillin and Metronidazole Detailed Answer: Hi You would not be dispensed with antibiotic without prescription from local dentist. The pharmacy would not dispense. Usually Amoxycillin and Metronidazole would be given for the dental infections.