Is taking cefalexin effective for toothache?
Disease description:
My son is experiencing severe toothache today. The only antibiotic we have at home is cephalexin—can he take it? Is cephalexin effective for toothache?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Taking cephalosporins can help alleviate toothache. Tooth pain is commonly caused by bacterial infection-induced neuropathic pain, and cephalosporins are broad-spectrum antibiotics effective against most bacteria. However, cephalosporin use only provides temporary relief and does not address the underlying cause; symptoms may therefore recur. Patients are advised to seek prompt medical evaluation at a hospital.
