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Is Flucoxacillin Advisable For Re-occurrence Of An Abscess After A Root Canal Treatment?

I had stage one of a root canal on am upper premolar on Wednesday, and it's still a little painful - my dentist hasn't quite finished drilling the roots out. That's scheduled for next week. Question is, my cheek seems to be a little swollen now, even tough the pain has subsided compare to yesterday... I'm worried that there might be a slight infection there.I have some Flucloxacillin tablets - 500mg. Will taking them minimise the risk of another abscess forming?
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
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Hello and welcome
As I had gone through your question I can understand your concern.
As you said pain has been releaved this this because of the pulp exterpation (removal of pulp) and the pus is draining easily through the opening.

The swelling is because of infection and you need to take antibiotics like Amoxycilin or flucloxicillin and anti inflammatory drugs for that Ibuprofen for pain management.

Yes you can take 500mg 4times daily if you are more then 18 years and your weight is more then 60kg.
Hope my answer will help you, in case of any further questions we will love to help you..

Regards
Dr Muzaffar
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Is Flucoxacillin Advisable For Re-occurrence Of An Abscess After A Root Canal Treatment?

Hello and welcome As I had gone through your question I can understand your concern. As you said pain has been releaved this this because of the pulp exterpation (removal of pulp) and the pus is draining easily through the opening. The swelling is because of infection and you need to take antibiotics like Amoxycilin or flucloxicillin and anti inflammatory drugs for that Ibuprofen for pain management. Yes you can take 500mg 4times daily if you are more then 18 years and your weight is more then 60kg. Hope my answer will help you, in case of any further questions we will love to help you.. Regards Dr Muzaffar