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How Long Will It Take For Clindamycin To Relieve Toothache?
Hi- I had to have a root canal REDONE on monday- and have had a very bad toothache since- I called the doc on wed. and he said to keep taking the clindamycin and it should get better- its now thurs morning and its still one pumping toothache - the kind that will not let you sleep- how long till these meds kick in or is something else going on here?
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The pain could be because of the tooth infection or endodontic flare up that occurs following root canal treatment. usually it will come down in 3-4 days.
Instead of clindamycin you could have taken combination of penicillin 500mg tid and metronidazole 400mg bid for 5days course.
Do saline gargling, if the pain does not subside then consult your dentist.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The pain could be because of the tooth infection or endodontic flare up that occurs following root canal treatment. usually it will come down in 3-4 days.
Instead of clindamycin you could have taken combination of penicillin 500mg tid and metronidazole 400mg bid for 5days course.
Do saline gargling, if the pain does not subside then consult your dentist.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Hi,
Thanks for posting the query,
Take an analgesic like aceclofenac serratiopeptidase combination along with clindamycin for 3-5 days this will definately relief your pain and infection.
Also take a cup of cold milk along with the medicines.
Observe for a week and then consult your Dentist.
Take care!
Thanks for posting the query,
Take an analgesic like aceclofenac serratiopeptidase combination along with clindamycin for 3-5 days this will definately relief your pain and infection.
Also take a cup of cold milk along with the medicines.
Observe for a week and then consult your Dentist.
Take care!
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