Dental abscess

Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley
NHS Forth Valley

First Line

Therapy

Phenoxymethylpenicillin V 500mg-1000mg PO 6 hourly

Notes:

Second Line

Therapy

Amoxicillin 500mg-1000mg PO 8 hourly

Notes:

Penicillin Allergy

Therapy

Metronidazole 400mg PO 8 hourly

or 

Clarithromycin 500mg PO 12 hourly

Notes:

Notes

Treatment duration: Up to 5 days