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Tooth infection
I got swelling on my gums and it's paining. RCT was done to this tooth . Please prescribe some medicine .
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Attach a photo,if swelling is associated with rct tooth take:-
Tab Zerodol SP twice daily for 5days after meals
Tab O2 twice daily for 5 days after meals
Tab Rablet D once daily for 5days before meals
Apply Metrohex DG gel thrice daily for 15 minutes
Warm saline rinses between meals
Hexidine mouthwash twice daily for 14 days
☆☆☆If patient is alcoholic or has consumed same within 15 days DO NOT take O2 as it has life threatening reaction instead take Augmentin 625mg
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It seems a re infection has occurred with the same tooth continue with same antibiotics and anti inflammatory medication which were prescribed during the root canal treatment
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Based on ur age and wish u dont have any medical problems. You can tak these safe medicines if ur not allergic to medicines. Aceclopara 6 tab and moxclav 375mg 6 tab each 1-1 morning and 1-1 night. Dont apply any pain balm and hot water applications
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