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Management of Dental Abscess

  • Tab- Augmentin Amclave (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid) 625mg 1 tab PO x TDS for five days.

If patient is allergic to penicillin, give Tab Erythrocin (Erythromycin) 500mg 1 tab PO x TDS for five days. If infection is severe or patient is unable to swallow, Oxidil/Rocephin (Ceftriaxone) 1 gm IV x stat (ATD) then IV x OD for 5 days.

  • Tab-Flagyl (metronidazole) 400mg 1 tab PO x TDS for five days
  • Tab-Inflamatax (Flurbiprofen) 100mg or Brufen (Ibuprofen) 400mg or Ponstan forte (mefenamic acid) 500mg 1 tab PO x TDS
  • Incase abscess is large (deeper spaces are involved), go for Incision and drainage plus irrigation with 3% hydrogen peroxide followed by rinse with normal saline.

Disclaimer: This guide is an educational reference for healthcare professionals. It does not replace clinical judgement — always follow your hospital's protocols and current guidelines.