You need to have a prescription to take metronidazole. Prescriptions can be issued by a prescribing healthcare professional, such as your GP or a licensed pharmacist. 

At My Chemist Plus, all of our prescribers are registered and regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GHPC) in the UK and have years of prescribing experience. 

You can order metronidazole online for a tooth infection after a clinical assessment with a UK-registered prescriber. 

At My Chemist Plus, our prescribers are registered and regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GHPC) and can issue prescriptions for metronidazole to patients that need it. Just fill out our simple medical questionnaire to start your consultation process.

For adults in the UK, the typical dosage of metronidazole for a mouth infection is 400mg three times a day for up to five days. If you don’t see an improvement after three days, seek further advice from your doctor.

Your prescriber or pharmacist will help you understand how to take your medication. This information is also included in the patient information leaflet inside your medicine box.

Always take metronidazole exactly as your prescriber tells you to. It’s important to finish your treatment course even if you start feeling better. If you finish your course and still feel unwell, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

• Take one tablet three times a day with or just after a meal. For example, one with breakfast, one with lunch, and one with dinner.
• Swallow the tablet with water – do not split, crush or chew it.

If you take more than one tablet at a time, tell your doctor and go to the hospital right away. Take any remaining tablets and the medication box with you.

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. But, if it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take two tablets at the same time to make up for the missed dose.

How long it takes to recover from a dental abscess will be different for everybody. Most people start to notice a difference after a few days, but for others it may take more time. If you don’t notice any changes after three days, speak to your doctor.

It’s important to follow your prescriber’s instructions and complete your treatment even if you feel better. If you don’t notice any changes or your symptoms worsen, speak to your prescriber or dentist.

Metronidazole is an antibiotic used to treat several bacterial infections, including dental infections. It can help reduce swelling and pain, and can be a good option for people who can not take penicillin. 

If you’re struggling with a tooth infection and have a penicillin allergy, start your online consultation with one of our UK-registered prescribers to find out whether metronidazole could be right with you.

No, you should not drink alcohol with metronidazole, or for 48 hours after you complete your course. This is because alcohol can interact with metronidazole and cause side effects, such as nausea and vomiting.

If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, you may be able to take metronidazole if you need it. Let your prescriber or doctor know during your assessment if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby.

If you’re breastfeeding, it’s possible for small amounts of metronidazole to pass into your breast milk. This is unlikely to cause side effects in your baby, but some babies may have diarrhoea. Your prescriber or doctor will talk you through this and any other concerns you may have. 

Regular painkillers may be taken with metronidazole to help ease discomfort, such as ibuprofen. If you’re taking any other medication for pain or another condition, let your prescriber or doctor know during your clinical assessment.