Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Grampian, Orkney & Shetland
Important: Therapy
Oral Phenoxymethylpenicillin 1g 6 hourly
Or
Oral Amoxicillin 500mg 8 hourly
If spreading infection or pyrexia
ADD oral Metronidazole 400mg 8 hourly
Dental Abscess
Micro Organisms
Streptococcus spp, Anaerobes
Duration
5 Days
Important: Therapy
Oral Metronidazole 400mg 8 hourly
Notes:
Important: Notes
Ref: SDCEP Drug Prescribing in Dentistry (but higher metronidazole dosing)