For patients with certain heart conditions or a prosthesis placed in the body (i.e. artificial hip, knees or heart valves), an antibiotic may be required before dental procedures. This antibiotic is used to protect the heart or prostheses from potential infections that can result from your dental procedure. If your physician states that you need an antibiotic before any surgeries or dental visits, please inform our office before your first visit.

antibiotic is a powerful medication designed to kill bacteria. These drugs enable physicians to cure bacterial illnesses like ear infections and strep throat. See similar questions...

of sore throats are caused by an infection. Of these infectious sore throats, about 20% are caused by the strep bacteria and merit antibiotic treatment. This percentage varies greatly by season and swings from 5% to 40%, depending on the time of the year. I cannot tell by looking whether a sore throat is bacterial or viral, though the presence of some associated signs (rash, spots on the roof of the mouth) may increase the chance of strep being present. See similar questions...

Topical antibiotics result in such minimal levels of medication in the bloodstream, if any, that there is virtually no risk of developing bacterial resistance at sites other than where the topical antibiotic is being applied. A version of an oral antibiotic with less risk of microbial resistance has been developed specifically for rosacea. See similar questions...

Dentists are not obligated to render treatment that they deem not to be in the patient’s best interest, simply because the patient requests it. In such circumstances, referral to another practitioner may be the only solution. The ADA always recommends that a dentist exercise his or her professional judgment when applying any guideline as necessary in any clinical situation. See similar questions...

For individuals who are allergic to penicillins or amoxicillin, the guidelines recommend use of cephalexin or another first-generation oral cephalosporin*, clindamycin, azithromycin or clarithromycin. The guidelines note that cepahlosporins should not be used in individuals with a history of anaphylaxis, angioedema, or uticaria with penicillins or ampicillin. See similar questions...

No, but if you find dilated tubes, then prophylaxis should be given to reduce post H.S.G. P.I.D. From: A.C.O.G. Practice Bulletin #23, 'B' Recommendation. (Link for A.C.O.G. members only. See similar questions...

Many medical researchers are becoming increasingly concerned about the emergence of "super" germs that have developed a resistance to antibiotic drugs. Olive leaf is increasingly used in Europe as a replacement for synthetic antibiotics. In the USA, olive leaf is being used by a growing number of medical practitioners to combat bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeasts and more. To combat this unseen enemy, medical scientists have created ever-stronger antibiotics. See similar questions...

When a bacterium can still grow in the presence of a dose of antibiotic that would normally suppress growth or kill it. A bacterium is said to have become resistant when the antibiotic concentration is more than 4 times higher than normal dose and the bacteria is still surviving. See similar questions...

Start by talking with your healthcare provider about antibiotic resistance. Ask whether an antibiotic is likely to be effective in treating your illness. Do not demand an antibiotic when your healthcare provider determines one is not appropriate. Ask what else you can do to help relieve your symptoms. See similar questions...

No it is not. It contains no antibiotics. Antibiotics are inhibitors of specific metabolic pathways in living organisms. PureWorks' products dissolve bacterial and as such are not classified as antibiotics like penicillin, tetracycline, triclosan, etc. None of the PureWorks topical skin care products are pesticides, nor do they include ingredients that are considered pesticides. See similar questions...

Some birds should be given a Probotic AFTER an antibiotic. All antibiotics will affect the normal gut bacteria to some degree. Probotic is composed of freeze dried bacteria which are normally found in the intestines. When added to water these bacteria come "alive" and return the conditions in the gut to normal. I recommend that a 5-7 day course of Probiotic be given after any antibiotic therapy. See similar questions...

Antibiotic therapy is based on the theory that inflammatory rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, lupus, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, polymyositis, ankylosing spondylitis, etc. have an infectious cause such as mycoplasma and other bacterial L forms. Significant evidence supporting this theory has been published in medical literature for decades. See similar questions...

Some antibiotics can decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Please discuss this with your provider or pharmacist. If they feel there may be a decrease in effectiveness, use some other form of back up protection while on the antibiotic and for an additional 7 days. See similar questions...

The CPhA is part of a national coalition of health care associations that promotes the wise use of antibiotics. For more information, talk to your pharmacist. See similar questions...

Antibiotics only sooth infected wisdom teeth for a short time. Since people frequently use a wide variety of antibiotics, the infection may be resistant to such medication and does not solve the real problem: The tooth can not fit in your mouth. See similar questions...

Not in a dangerous way. But taking many tablets at the same time may cause changes in defecation habits, such as loose stools or slight constipation and flatulence. Other signs of detoxification such as headache may also occur. See similar questions...

Most physicians feel that they need to examine you in order to determine if treatment is necessary and when it is necessary, to choose the right medication. See similar questions...