Premedication for Dental Treatment for Patients with Artificial Joints and Heart Problems
Amoxicillin: Adults: 2 grams (500 mg X 4) one hour before dental appointment Children: 50 mg/kg one hour before dental appointment
Patients allergic to penicillin: Clindamycin, Cephalexin, Cefadroxil, Azithromycin or Clarithromycin is given one hour before the procedure. (noting that Cephalexin and Cefadroxil are closely related to penicillin and should not be used in patients with an immediate/severe allergic reaction to penicillins.)
Clindamycin: Adults: 600 mg (150 mg X 4)one hour before dental appointment Children: 20 mg/kg one hour before dental appointment
Cephalexin/Cefadroxil Adults: 2 grams (500 mg X 4) one hour before dental appointment Children: 50 mg/kg one hour before dental appointment
Azithromycin/Clarithromycin: Adults: 500 mg one hour before dental appointment Children:15 mg/kg one hour before dental appointment