PROPHYLAXIS FOR DENTAL PROCEDURES

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First choice

Amoxicillin 2g

If allergic to ampicillin (amoxicillin)

Cephalexin 2g

Or below

If allergic to pencillins

Clindamycin 600mg or

Clarithromcin 500mg or

Azithromycin 500mg

The single dose is taken 30 to 60 minutes before procedure (or up to 2 hours after procedure).