Question: does clarithromycin work for tooth infection?
Answer: For acute dental and gum infections, examples of suitable antibiotics include (adult doses) for 5 days: amoxicillin 500mg 8-hourly orally, or, metronidazole 400mg 8-hourly orally, or, if penicillin allergic: clarithromycin 500mg 12-hourly orally.