What Is Pentrexyl Used For Tooth Infection

I have a bad toothache and it's making my head and ear hurt can I take pentrexyl ## Hello, Ray! How are you? I'm sorry about the tooth ache. Pentrexyl contains Ampicillin, which is an antibiotic, so it can be used to treat dental infections. The FDA classifies it as an antibiotic and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, you need to check with your dentist to make sure that its due to an infection, because taking it, if you don't have one could result in your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. And, if you do have a dental infection, an antibiotic will not resolve whatever underlying issue caused the infection, such as a deep dental cary. That will still need to be corrected, or the infe...

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Swollen gums due to bad tooth that needs to be pulled I don't know how much more detail than that I need to put on here because her gums are swollen and it's because of her tooth being infected or her roots or something ## Hello, Josh! How are you? This is an antibiotic, so it may help with such an infection. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, it will not fix whatever underlying issue has caused the infection, so she will need to see her dentist, or the infection may return. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have a tooth ache my dentist appoimment its not till September the 8th so can I take pentrexyl to help with the infection untill I see the dentist? ## I am not a doctor, so I cannot say if this is the best medication for you to take for this infection, but I'm sure it will help get the job done. It looks like Ampicillin is the active ingredient in this medication. Ampicillin has been used extensively to treat bacterial infections since 1961 according to my research. To learn more about Ampicillin, click on the link below... Although I personally suggest looking into Clove Essential Oil. It's a natural remedy for dental issues as far as alleviating tooth aches (anaesthetic properties) and fighting infections (antibacterial, antimicrobial, antifungal properties). Just make sure ...

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would pentrexyl 500 mg be good for skin infection? is a rash that apears when I wake up in the morning. is very similar to an alergic reaction. ## Hi, im currently in Mexico and i got an infection in my wisdom tooth, i went to the dentist and they said they will extract it and get me a prescription for pentrexyl. I just dont know how much to take and for how long and how often?!?! Please Help. I get my tooth extracted tomorrow morning at 10am!!!! ## Pentrexyl contains the active ingredient Ampicillin, which is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and non-allergic skin rash. Learn more Ampicillin details here. Regarding the original post, if it only appears in the morning, then that most likely isn...

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if i get a tooth infection how many pentrexyl ampicilina (500mg) pills a day should i take ## Hello, John! How are you? If you are having a dental issue, you need to see your dentist. Before you take an antibiotic, the presence of an infection needs to be confirmed, plus whatever the underlying cause of the infection is will need to be remedied. Is there anything else I can help with?

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