Can Bactrim Be Used For Abscessed Tooth

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I have a really bad toothache that I think is abscessed. Will Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) help treat the infection? ## Can Bactrim be used for a Tooth Infection? While Bactrim is effective against a range of bacterial infections, it is not typically the first-line antibiotic for treating tooth infections, which are often caused by anaerobic bacteria found in the oral cavity. These infections usually respond better to antibiotics that are specifically effective against the types of bacteria found in dental abscesses, such as penicillin, amoxicillin, or clindamycin, which are more traditionally prescribed by dentists. However, in cases where a patient cannot tolerate these first-line antibiotics or if the infection is caused by a bacteria that is known to be susceptible to...

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I have a pill that is oval and white with IP 272 on one side. I believe this is Bactrom. Does it treat the infection of a abscessed tooth? ## To confirm, the pill being described is Sulfamethoxazole 800 mg + Trimethoprim 160 mg (NDC 0904-2725 among others). Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim is a sulfonamide antibacterial combination of Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole, in the ratio of 1 to 5, used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections. Inactive Ingredients: - Povidones - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato - Magnesium Stearate - Starch, Corn Ref: DailyMed ## Yes, the FDA classifies it as a broad spectrum antibiotic that is used to treat or prevent infections, as deemed appropriate by a medical professional. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizzines...

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I have an abscess tooth will this medication work for this or is it used for a abscess tooth? Sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160 tabs ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic, it's a generic for Bactrim, so it may help with the infection that causes an abscess, but that will only be a temporary fix. When you have an abscessed tooth, there has to be an underlying cause, such as a cavity and this will not fix that, so you will still need to see a dentist, or it will just eventually return. And since this a sulfa based antibiotic, which you can learn more Bactrim usage details on here, it may cause some side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. It can also cause an allergic reaction in some people, which may manifest as a fever, hives and d...

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I have a 6-year-old female Dashaund. She has an abscessed tooth and I don't have any money to take her to the vet. I have some Bactrim and an Azithromycin pack. Will either of these be safe and helpful to her?

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