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Suggest Treatment For Tooth Abscess

I have a tooth abscess and I've been taking cephalexin 500mg 3x a day since Friday. I'm still in a lot of pain and concerned the cephalexin isn't impacting the infection, would it help if I also took metronidazole 400mg with the cephalexin? I'm taking pain killers 'Zapain' 30mg/500mg and Diclofenac 50mg prescribed by my GP. FYI I also take atorvastatin.
Thu, 29 May 2014
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Hello dear,
First of all dont worry and be relaxed. I will provide you with my best possible advice.
Firstly You have to visit a dentist to get the complete treatment (X-ray, procedure and mefications) of the offending tooth.
Most probably root canal treatment of that tooth will solve the problem.
Yes you can take metronidazole 400 mg tablet thrice daily for 3-5 days if not allergic to it and otherwise healthy. Make sure that you must not consume alcohol as long as you take metronidazole.
Here I am advising few things
• Try not to sleep from left side for few days.
• Do not chew from affected side for few days.
• Do not put any pressure or hot packs over the affected side as it may worsen the condition.
• Visit the dentist and get the complete treatment done as soon as possible.
Hope it will help you
Thank You and Take Care

Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Tooth Abscess

Hello dear, First of all dont worry and be relaxed. I will provide you with my best possible advice. Firstly You have to visit a dentist to get the complete treatment (X-ray, procedure and mefications) of the offending tooth. Most probably root canal treatment of that tooth will solve the problem. Yes you can take metronidazole 400 mg tablet thrice daily for 3-5 days if not allergic to it and otherwise healthy. Make sure that you must not consume alcohol as long as you take metronidazole. Here I am advising few things • Try not to sleep from left side for few days. • Do not chew from affected side for few days. • Do not put any pressure or hot packs over the affected side as it may worsen the condition. • Visit the dentist and get the complete treatment done as soon as possible. Hope it will help you Thank You and Take Care Regards