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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain And Infection In Tooth

I have infection in my tooth and it's giving me severe pain. My dentist prescribed me Clarithromycin (antibiotics) today and I have taken 2 pills today - one in morning and one in evening. But tooth pain is very severe and unbearable. Can I take tylenol (Acetaminophen 500 mg) to releive the tooth ache? Would it have any side effects with Clarithromycin.
Wed, 6 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain in case if you have infection in tooth for which you have been advised antibiotic Clarithromycin it will resolve infection grdually but to relieve pain you need to take higher painkillers and you can although take Tylenol without any problem but it will resolve only mild pain..
But in case if pain is severe you can take Tramadol or Ketorolac..
Although it will resolve pain and gradually as the infection will reduce the pain will become less but it can be temporary and can relapse..
So my advise would be to get an x ray done to rule out the exact cause of pain..
In case if tooth can be saved you can get root canal treatment done to get permanent relief..
In case if tooth cannot be saved extraction is advisable..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain And Infection In Tooth

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain in case if you have infection in tooth for which you have been advised antibiotic Clarithromycin it will resolve infection grdually but to relieve pain you need to take higher painkillers and you can although take Tylenol without any problem but it will resolve only mild pain.. But in case if pain is severe you can take Tramadol or Ketorolac.. Although it will resolve pain and gradually as the infection will reduce the pain will become less but it can be temporary and can relapse.. So my advise would be to get an x ray done to rule out the exact cause of pain.. In case if tooth can be saved you can get root canal treatment done to get permanent relief.. In case if tooth cannot be saved extraction is advisable.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.