Dental Abscess

Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Borders
NHS Borders

First Line

Therapy

Penicillin V 500 mg oral 6 hourly

Notes:

Penicillin Allergy

Therapy

Metronidazole 400 mg oral 8 hourly

Notes:

Editorial Information

Next review date: 30/11/2025

Author(s): Duguid, A.

Version: 1.0

Approved By: NHS Borders Antimicrobial Management Team

Reviewer name(s): Duguid, A.