Advice on Pericoronitis - Metronidazole didn't work, will Amoxicillin?

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Hi guys,

I have a severe case of pericoronitis. Started on Saturday. My dentist gave me Metronidazole (a 3 day 400mg 3x a day course). This is the third time I've had pericoronitis in 2 years and this cleared up the two cases I had previously (I will be having an extraction once it's all calmed down).

Unfortunately, this time around, they've had no effect on me. My doctor has now prescribed me a five day course of Amoxicillin (250g 3x a day for 5 days). I'm on day 2 now (have had 4 tablets), still no joy. What is the likelyhood that I will get better?

I'm really worried. I don't sleep, can barely eat. please help with advice. My dentist seems a bit rubbish and all she does is give me drugs and ushers me away. What if it's still here next week? Already missed a week of work because of this!!!

Thanks.

grandpa walleye · Accepted Answer

Amoxycillin is the first antibiotic of choice.  If I had prescribed it and your infection seemed severe, I would have given a larger dosage (500mg 3-4 times a day )  Make sure you are rinsing vigorously every 2 hours with a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water.  I'm glad you are finally getting the tooth out.  Good luck.

seafrontane · Answer

Give the Amoxicillin  time to settle in your system.I used this drug for when I had an abcess and it cleared the infection up completely.Just have some patience - if you are then not satisfied go back to your dentist or GP

Advice on Pericoronitis - Metronidazole didn't work, will Amoxicillin?

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