Template:Dental Abscess Antibiotics

Treatment is broad and focused on polymicrobial infection

• Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 875 mg PO q12 hours x 7-14 days
• Clindamycin 450 mg PO q8 hours x 7-14 days
• Penicillin VK 500 mg PO q6 hours x 7-14 days (frequently prescribed but no longer recommended as monotherapy)
• Ampicillin/Sulbactam 3g IV q6 hours x 7 days
• Amoxicillin 1000mg PO x 1, then 500mg PO q8h x 3 days; If I&D