MedBalans

Odontogenic infection / dental abscess

Adults · verify locally

Outpatient

First line

  • Amoxicillin/clavulanate · p.o.

    875/125 mg PO bid

Alternatives

  • Clindamycin · p.o.

    300–450 mg PO tid

  • Metronidazole + amoxicillin · p.o.

    Amoxicillin 500 mg tid + metronidazole 500 mg tid

Duration

5–7 days after source control