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Chapter 5: Infections
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Principles of antibacterial treatment
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Eye infections
Gastro-intestinal tract infections
Genital tract infections
Meningitis
Oral and dental infections
Respiratory tract infections (RTI)
Skin and soft tissue infections
Urinary tract infections (UTI)
5.1 Antibacterial drugs
5.2 Antifungal drugs
5.3 Antiviral drugs
5.4 Antiprotozoal drugs
5.5 Anthelmintics
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Management of pericoronitis
First Line
Second Line
Specialist
Hospital Only
Patients presenting with acute oral conditions should be referred to a dental specialist.
Please follow this link to obtain information on the emergency dental service. In exceptional circumstances patients may be unable to access dental services in a timely manner; in which case, the guidance below is designed for the management of acute oral conditions pending review by a dental specialist. |
Refer to dentist for irrigation & debridement.
Amoxicillin
- 500mg every 8 hours for 3 days
- If there is persistent swelling or systemic symptoms use metronidazole.
Metronidazole
- 400mg every 8 hours for 3 days
Use antiseptic mouthwash if pain and trismus limit oral hygiene
Chlorhexidine 0.12-0.2%
- Rinse mouth for 1 minute every 12 hours with 5mL diluted with 5-10mL water (do not use within 30 minutes of toothpaste) or hydrogen peroxide 6% rinse mouth for 2 minute every 8 hours with 15mL diluted in half a glass of warm water. Use until oral hygiene possible
