Can 100mg Doxycycline Be Used For Tooth Infection

I had a tooth out last week and I think it's infected but I carnt get an appointment at the dentist for another 2week I've got doxycycline 100mg in the cupboard from a prior infection Im just wondering if it will help with the infection I've got in the gum socket at the moment?? Until i can get an appointment?? ## It is a broad spectrum antibiotic that can be used to treat various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. However, the main issue is that you may not have enough to fully eradicate the infection, which could cause further complications, such as your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria and that could turn into a much more severe mess. Have yo...

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No money right now for a dentist and I have a new bottle of doxycyline hyclate in 20 mg form (using for acne) pill says lci on one side and 1336 on the other, small round white. I have a tooth abscess and want to know if I can increase the dosage safely to 100 mg per day to fight the infection? ## @Jason, Based on my research, Doxycycline can be used for a tooth abscess. The usual adult dose for a severe bacterial infection is listed at 100mg orally every 12 hours for 7 to 10 days; (but the 100mg may also be taken once daily as a "maintenance" dose for less severe infections). My only question to you would be do you have enough pills to run a full course of treatment, in order to fully eradicate the infection? The last thing you'd want is drug resistant bacteria, so I do hop...

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Can I take doxycycline 100mg for a toothache? I'm also taking Lisinopril 20 mg and Bupropion 75mg. ## John Docycline is not a pain reliever it wouldn't have any pain relieving properties.Ibuprophen is excellent for tooth pain it's an OTC med. ## Can I take the antibiotic for a bad tooth that is abscessed with the other two drugs? ## @John, If there's really a bacterial infection present, then killing the infection with an antibiotic makes sense and will probably help alleviate pain that the infection was causing. As to the efficacy of Doxycycline being used for this purpose, I do think there may be better options on the market. However I haven't come across any details suggesting not to take that particular drug combination of Lisinopril, Bupropion and Doxycycline. A...

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Can I use Doxycycline Mono 100mg for either a gum infection or an abscess tooth? ## Hello, Sassy! How are you? Yes, it is an antibiotic, so it can be used to treat various types of infections, as deemed appropriate by your doctor or dentist. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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how many days will doxycycline will take effect? ## I have an abcessed tooth & woke up with the right side of my face swollen. Been taking Doxy-Cycl HYCL 100mg 2x daily the past few days being I woke up with swelling don't think it's wking. Starting Cephelexin tonight. The abcess on my gum has come to a head. By gently applying pressure w a q-tip its popped & quite a bit of puss came out. What can I use to help draw out more of the infection? ## Soak a tea bag in hot water then apply the tea bag to ur gums and let it set ther for a bit this helps to reduce swellings ND draw out infection

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How many doses does it take to treat a yeast infection at 1 in morning and 1 at night. How long does it take to clear up the yeast infection I have gotten from being on penicillin? Sorry not sure if spelled correctly, I was on that for my tooth but my body always gets them when I take them. ## This medication is manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, and they list it as containing 100mgs of Doxycycline, which is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections (NDC 53489-119). Thus, it will not help with a yeast infection, as reported by the FDA, it could also cause one, or worsen an existing one, just like the Penicillin. Other side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. To treat a yeast infection, you...

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I have been suffering with a toothache this weekend and was wondering if this medication doxycycl hyc 100mg. will help with a toothache? ## i had toothache last moth after took antibiotic called amoxycillin,the pain stop and dentist filling it. now the pain comes back after one month again and i could not take ice or cold./hot drinks .its very painful. the pain is on and off, i took same antibiotic again but not working.pls help is there any ways to stop the pain. ## @Jill, Sorry to hear about your toothache. From what I've researched, Doxycycline is commonly used for dental infections. However, I would still encourage you to discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist first, in order to know the proper dosage and duration of treatment. Your doctor might also recommend something els...

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doxycycl hyc 100mg blue capsule the markings west ward 3142 are printed on each capsule. ## Based on the description provided, I can confirm your pill to be Doxycycline hyclate (100 mg). Doxycycline is frequently used to treat chronic prostatitis, sinusitis, syphilis, chlamydia, pelvic inflammatory disease, acne, rosacea, and Rickettsial infections. To view information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## can i take this for swellen in my gums and tooth ach or abscess ## Hi Jonathan, I didn't find any information about this drug being used for tooth aches, abscess, or mouth swelling. However if you're looking for something that is used specifically for those indications...

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Is it okay to start taking my doctor prescribed ampicillin 500mg 3x daily after two doses of doxycycline 100mg? Took only two tablets 12 hours apart? I have a tooth infection as well as one on a very hard to heal leg wound. Please if someone could let me know? I'm very worried! Thank you! ## Hello, Amy! How are you? Yes, you should take the one preferred by your doctor and make sure to finish the full course of treatment. The FDA lists the typical antibiotic side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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