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Can Nitrofurantoin Be Used To Treat Dental Infection?
Can I use nitrofurantoin to help treat a dental infection if that is all I have available at this time? I don't have a regular dentist and it isn't easy for me to get antibiotics. I need 2 take something now and thought this is better than nothing. PLEASE respond quickly!!! Thank You Brent Bearden 443-378-2975 YYYY@YYYY Feel free to call so I can send pic
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
Hello
i have gone through your query.
Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic commomnly used in urinary tract infections.Nitrofurantoin has poor tissue penetration and is not indicated to treat anything other than simple cystitis (urinary tract infections).
if you really cant visit a dentist and i were your treating doctor i would advice you to take cefexime plus clavulanic acid combination if not allergic to it.
for pain a painkiller can be taken.
hope this answers your query.
Regards
Dr. Shesh
i have gone through your query.
Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic commomnly used in urinary tract infections.Nitrofurantoin has poor tissue penetration and is not indicated to treat anything other than simple cystitis (urinary tract infections).
if you really cant visit a dentist and i were your treating doctor i would advice you to take cefexime plus clavulanic acid combination if not allergic to it.
for pain a painkiller can be taken.
hope this answers your query.
Regards
Dr. Shesh
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