Treating a tooth abscess with Bactrim is easy. Bactrim is a prescription medicine that you get from your medical doctor or dentist. Follow these simple steps to heal your abscess.
Get Your Prescription
If you have an abscessed tooth, only a dentist or physician can prescribe Bactrim. See your health care provider in order to get your prescription. If you do not have a primary health care physician or dentist, contact your local hospital's nurse line or emergency room, health department or clinic for a referral. You can also look in the Yellow Pages for a list of physicians and dentists.
Once you get the Bactrim prescription, have it filled at the pharmacy. Bactrims generic names are trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole.
Ask your pharmacist if there are any contraindications regarding other medicines you may be taking. The pharmacist will also answer any other questions you might have about Bactrim.
Possible side effects of taking Bactrim are nausea, vomiting and skin rashes. These are the most common side effects and are usually very mild.
Uncommon but dangerous side effects of Bactrim are difficulty breathing, swelling, jaundice or fever. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your health care provider immediately.
Taking Bactrim
You prescription will indicate how many times per day you should take Bactrim. Follow this course exactly as your doctor advised.
Bactrim can be taken with or without meals.
Always drink at least 6-8 ounces of liquid when taking your Bactrim dose.
Keep your mouth clean. Rinse with water frequently.
Take the Bactrim for the entire intended duration prescribed by your physician or dentist, even if you feel better before the medicine runs out.
Tips
Dental abscesses are painful and potentially dangerous if left untreated.
Warnings
Stop taking Bactrim and contact your doctor or emergency room immediately if you feel your are having a severe, allergic reaction.
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Ashlee Simmons has written professionally for more than 10 years. Her writing focus is travel, equestrian and health and medical articles, but she enjoys writing human interest stories as well. Simmons graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a liberal arts degree.