Management of Dental Abscess
Not yet clinically reviewed
This protocol was migrated from the earlier Pharmapedia and Ward Guide apps for educational use. Follow your hospital's own policies and consult seniors when in doubt.
- 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.