Can Bactrim Be Used For Tooth Infection

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 bactrim but i never used it. IT is a new bottle can i start this new medication for my tooth ? PLease help i dont have. MOney for doctor or difftent medication ## Hello, Chastity! How are you? It is an antibiotic, so it can be used to treat various types of infections, however, it is not going to negate the need for a dental visit. Even if it clears up an infection, if you do have one, it will not fix the underlying problem that caused the infection, so it will just continue to recur. Are there any low-income clinics in your area? Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. ## ARE ANTIBIOTICS STILL GOOD AFTER EXPIRATION DATE ? ## Can bactrium antibiotics be used to cure reoccurring Boyles? ## Yes. They may decrease in effect...

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can I give my dog Bactrim for what looks like an abscess on her front baby teeth/tooth she is about one and half yrs old and constantly chewing on her ball and other toys. would his be caused by her chewing. just looks like two little bumps on the back of her front baby teeth ## Hi Connie, If you haven't done so already, I would definitely encourage you to get in touch with a veterinarian when it comes to powerful antibiotics of the likes of Bactrim. Hopefully you can take your dog to go see one in person to determine if it is in fact an abscess or not. I've just seen so many negative reports here pertaining to side effects associated with Bactrim in particular that I'm very partial to the idea of it being given to an animal. This isn't to suggest that it's not a via...

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Can I use bactrim to treat a tooth infection? ## Bactrim is an antibiotic that can be used to treat a variety of infections, it is one of the few that's been found to still be effective against MRSA. However, there are some problems that could arise, if you're trying to self-diagnose and self-treat. If you have leftover tablets from a prior prescription, you may not have enough to fully eradicate the infection and that creates the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Additionally, most dental infections are caused by issues, such as deep dental caries or receding gums, which require proper attention from a dentist. Otherwise, the infection will just keep coming back. You can learn more Bactrim details here. Have you had the presence of an infection confirmed by a de...

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Hello my name is EMMA GARCIA OCAMPO and i have had gum infections in my mouth on the bottom gum between my bottom lip and my gum and it hurts badly i also wanted to know if batrim is also for gum pain and tooth acke ## Hello, Emma! How are you? Was this medication prescribed for you? It is an antibiotic, so it can help with various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. It will not, however, treat pain. The only way it helps with that is if it helps to eradicate the infection, then the pain usually eases. Either way, it does not negate your need to see a doctor or dentist, because you still need to have whatever issue that caused the infection fixed, or it will just kee...

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I have the drug Bactrim (small white pill with the letters MP/81)and I need to know if I can use it to treat a tooth infection? ## I'd like to add some information for anyone in a similar situation that's seeking an answer… Bactrim is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections…..and everyone reading this knows there's a but coming…. But…..it may not necessarily be the right antibiotic to treat a dental infection and if you just have medication left over from another infection, you likely don't have enough to take a full course of it and fully eradicate the infection, which could cause you to develop antibiotic resistance. Learn more Bactrim details here. Now, since this is one...

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I'd like to know if Sulfameth, can be used for infections.. causing a tootheache? ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim, the active ingredients in Bactrim, is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of infections. This means it will only help if your toothache is being caused by an infection of some type. Have you asked a dentist? Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Are there any other comments or questions?

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my cheek has been swollen for 4 day now and my tooth mouth is in pain I need to know if bactrim can be used for this purpose untill i can get to the dentist to pull my tooth ## Hello, Maria! How are you? Rather than taking left-overs from an old prescription, you need to see your dentist, now. To avoid the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria, you need to be able to have enough to take a full course of the antibiotic, additionally, you need to be sure that an infection is present and that there isn't something else going on. Then, before the tooth can be pulled, the proper amount of antibiotic needs to be taken for several days, or there's a chance that the anesthetic won't work and you'll feel everything, when they pull it. I had that happen and trust me, it...

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Have a tooth ache can it be used to get rid of infection so then the tooth can be taken care of? ## I would also like to know the information about if it's good on a infected tooth to? Thx ## This 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? ## Sorry for the low rating but most people know that bactrim is an antibiotic and what antibiotics do. The question was whether it was effective in treating a tooth infection. Thanks. I will change my rating in relation to the answer. ## SO CAN I USE THIS MEDCINE TO HELP MY TOOTH INFECTION IM IN SO MUCH P...

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Can it be used for a toothache infection? ## Hello, Chris! How are you? Yes, this is an antibiotic that 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. However, it will not alleviate the pain, nor will it correct the underlying problem that has caused the dental infection. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have the following antibiotics that I can take to help me until I can get to my dental appointment, but my dental appointment isn't until February 10th. I always keep my appointments because it's hard to get in with them, they stay booked for the time frame I can get there. I have an infection in the front of my gum area, front tooth stays sore a lot. It comes and goes all the time. I can taste it too. Which one would help me best until my appointment? Macrobid, Levofloxacin, or Bactrim? ## Hi Kym, I see you posted this on January 30th...and it's now March 2nd (after your appointment date). Were you ever able to determine which antibiotic to take for the tooth infection? I've been prescribed Penicillin/Amoxicillin for this in the recent past and that seemed to keep me ...

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I used Bactrim; it takes more time to work than clindamycin. It has taken four days for the swelling to go down, but it has gone down and is almost normal now. I have double strength pills and will take them 2x a day for ten days. I also used the clove oil on my gums and that is working very well. They are going from red to pink again. You can buy this a CVS or Walgreens in the toothpaste isle. I also have been taking four advil 2x day for the swelling. ## Hello, KLF! How are you feeling? I'm glad the antibiotic worked for you. How fast it helps really depends on the nature of the bacteria and the severity of the infection. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything e...

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I have this medication that I dont remember what it was for but I have an infected tooth thats killing me and going into my ear, I have no insurance or funds what dosage would I take this at? I have just started I took one and Im thinking 3 times a day every 8 hours will this help? ## Gregory, Bactrim is not the most effective antibiotic for dental infections.Most hospitals offer a dental clinic based on ability to pay or charity care. I understand the challenges of being financially strapped but even taken as prescribed this class drug may not completely focus on the complex infections encountered in dental sensitive organisms. For other types of infections the usual dosage of this drug is two tablets taken twice daily for ten days or otherwise directed by your prescriber. I hope that ...

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My eye and tooth hurt and swelled around my gums and shooting pain up my face and through my eye ## Hello, Tori! How are you? Yes, Bactrim is an antibiotic that's used to treat or prevent bacterial infections. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Did your dentist prescribe it? If not, you need to seek medical attention and not just try to treat this yourself, those are symptoms of a very serious infection.

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I have a heart condition that I take medicine for and I have a toothache and I want to know when I can take Bactrim DS? ## Has your doctor or dentist prescribed it for you? In most cases, when you have a heart condition, it is far more dangerous to let a dental infection continue out of control than it is to take an antibiotic to treat the infection, according to NIH findings. The typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. However, you will still need to see a dentist to have the underlying issue that has caused the toothache correct.

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I HAVE A TOOTH INFECTION AND CANT AFFORD DENTIST. IM ON MEDICARE WHICH DOESN'T COVER DENTAL. HAVE A NEW BOTTLE OF BACTRIM I HAD FROM STOMACH SURGERY LAST MONTH. ILL BE OK RIGHT? MY CHEEK IS SO SWOLLEN THAT MY RIGHT EYE IS SHUT, RIDE SIDE OF MY NOSE SWOLLEN SHUT, AND HAD TROUBLE BREATHING THIS MORNING CAUSE MY THROAT WAS SWOLLEN. FAMILY DR. SAYS GO TO A DENTIST WHICH I CAN'T AFFORD. I WAS ON FENTANYL LOLLY POPS YEARS AGO AND THEY WERE ALMOST PURE SUGAR, DESTROYED MY TEETH. JUST ABOUT EVERY TOOTH SNAPPED OFF IN THE GUM. THE ONE BOTHERING ME IS JUST A LITTLE PIECE OF TOOTH AND THE NERVE. IM WORRIED BECAUSE I HAVE CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE AND I KNOW TEETH INFECTIONS CAN AFFECT YOUR HEART. I ALSO HAVE REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY WHICH IS NERVE DAMAGE FROM HIGH SPEED TRAUMA. I DON...

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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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Can you help my name is pat i have a reallyinfected sisdom. Tooth an all i got rite now are keflex m bactrim will that kill the infection ## Hello, Patrick! How are you? They may help, since they are broad spectrum antibiotics, but it would be best to see your dentist and have them suggest the best antibiotic to take. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, an antibiotic will not help with whatever issue has caused the infection, such as a cavity, impacted tooth, or etc. So, you will still need to see your dentist to have the problem corrected. Is there anything else I can help with?

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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 was told that the first sign of infection in the mouth is pain will this help ## It would be more accurate to say that pain in the mouth might be the sign of an infection, because pain could also be caused by issues other than an infection. The tablet with this marking is a generic for Bactrim, which is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and non-allergic skin rash. Learn more Bactrim details here. However, you should't take it, unless your doctor or dentist has instructed you to do so. If you don't have an infection, taking it creates the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. This is also a possibility if you do have an infection, but don't have enough of the an...

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