2006-09-14 04:19:18 · 8 answers · asked by ? 3 in Health ➔ Dental
First you shouldn't have any antibiotic left over from another ailment, unless you were advised by a doctor to stop taking it or you were switched. Stopping taking an antibiotic before the directed end date results in the bacteria becoming resistant to that antibiotic and that's very bad news.
If you have left over antibiotics for proper aforementioned reasons, then the only use you'd have for them now would be if your dentist perscribes the same brand to you.
Tell him that you have some amox left and give date on package and dosage info to him so he can prescribe the new meds less what you have at hand.
He most likely will not perscribe Amox for a dental absess, but if he does great, just make sure you finish his recommended dosage, EVEN IF YOU FEEL BETTER BEFORE IT RUNS OUT. If you get an OK to start with this Amox and then finish with more that you''ll purchase to complete the round,Great. If he prescribes something else throw the left overs out and get the new meds and finish them all. You don't want bacteria harboring in your body due to insuficient completion of antibiotics.
2006-09-14 04:36:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you should never use leftover antibiotics when you are sick when a dr gives you this u are suppose to take it till it is ALL GONE no matter how you feel you could still have some of the infection left even tho you feel no symptoms you need a whole new antibiotic like pennicillin for your absess
2006-09-14 04:51:12 · answer #2 · answered by oceanlady580 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the exp date written on the bottle as long as it is in capsule form and not liquid it should still be good. the experation date of the medication is always written on the bottle. I would however get into the dentist because you need a full dosage. Anitbiotics should be taken for at least 7 days in full for the whole infection to go away. if not it can come back worse.
2006-09-14 04:26:04 · answer #3 · answered by ArmyWife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
always use the entire course of antibiotics even if you feel better. if you don't, the weaken bacteria will survive and be resistant to that antibiotic and soon, none will work for you. my friend's father died because he didnt' take the full course of antibiotics, developed a kidney infection that no antibiotic could cure, and died of kidney failure--because there were no available kidneys for a transplant. and he was a dentist!!! the doctor asked him why he did that since he knew it was wrong, and he said he thought he would be ok. wrong!
2006-09-14 06:04:04 · answer #4 · answered by casa2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Robert, who diagnosed the abscess? That doctor should prescribe the appropriate antibiotic and dosage. The amoxicillin may still be good but not the proper drug and/or amount for your current situation.
2006-09-14 08:10:01 · answer #5 · answered by ponyboy 81 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes because usually medicines dont expire until the next year, trust me I had an absess on my gum and man that **** hurted but U should NEVER wait until it bursts u should seek medical help! because it is very poisonous!
2006-09-14 04:28:18 · answer #6 · answered by *~THE DON DIVA~* 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It would still be good but you should NEVER SELF MEDICATE. Just call your dentist and most often they will tell you if it is OK or they will write you a new prescription without having to be seen.
2006-09-14 04:24:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT TAKE these ,you need a full course for them to work this is why there are super bugs now as they are getting resistant to anti biotics
2006-09-14 04:23:51 · answer #8 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋