If the patient’s toothache is due to a bacterial infection, amoxicillin can be taken. However, if it is not due to bacterial infection, there is no efficacy in taking amoxicillin for general treatment of toothache. It is recommended that you should visit the hospital and receive treatment in a timely manner.
Amoxicillin is a kind of antibiotic drug, which is mainly used for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria, such as Streptococcus haemolyticus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae and so on. If the patient’s toothache is caused by bacterial infection, such as pericoronitis, periodontitis, etc., oral amoxicillin can be taken under the guidance of the doctor, which can control the bacterial infection and improve the symptoms of toothache to a certain extent.
However, if the patient’s toothache is not caused by bacterial infection, oral amoxicillin can not guarantee the efficacy in general. For example, toothache caused by dental caries and pulpitis, taking amoxicillin is ineffective. Amoxicillin is contraindicated for patients who are allergic to penicillin, as well as those who have a positive penicillin skin test. Some patients may experience adverse reactions such as rash, diarrhea, and vomiting while taking the drug.
There are many causes of toothache in patients, and patients are advised to identify the cause promptly. Amoxicillin is an antibiotic and should be used in strict accordance with medical advice.