Acute Necrotising Ulcerative Gingivitis
Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley
Acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis
Commence metronidazole and refer to dentist for scaling and oral hygiene advice.
Use in combination with antiseptic mouthwash if pain limits oral hygiene
Drug details
Metronidazole
400mg TDS
3 days
Chlorhexidine or hydrogen peroxide
See above dosing in mucosal ulceration
Until oral hygiene possible