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Is Mox With Metronidazole Effective In Treatment Of Tooth Infection?

I have a tooth infection. My doctor says to have Mox 500 mg. Previously he said Augmentin 625 with amoxicillin + clavulanate potassium. Are these two work the sameway?

He said wth Mox 500 i shd have metronidazole 500, and not lactid acid bacillus? Please guide if fine
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Thanks for your query, i have gone through your question,
the penicillin(amox) is effective against tooth infection, amoxicillin+clavulnic acid has extended spectrum of activity which is effective against certain organisms which are resistant to penicillin...metronidazole is effective against anaerobic infections like tooth infection resulting in swelling and gum infections...
amox with metronidazole is the gold standard drug for odontogenic infection and cost effective...augmentin is bit expensive....acccording to me amox with metronidazole is effective against any odontogenic infection...
i hope my answer will help you...
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Is Mox With Metronidazole Effective In Treatment Of Tooth Infection?

Thanks for your query, i have gone through your question, the penicillin(amox) is effective against tooth infection, amoxicillin+clavulnic acid has extended spectrum of activity which is effective against certain organisms which are resistant to penicillin...metronidazole is effective against anaerobic infections like tooth infection resulting in swelling and gum infections... amox with metronidazole is the gold standard drug for odontogenic infection and cost effective...augmentin is bit expensive....acccording to me amox with metronidazole is effective against any odontogenic infection... i hope my answer will help you...