NUG and pericoronitis

NUG and pericoronitis

  • Local measures should be used in the first instance
  • Metronidazole is the drug of first choice where there is systemic involvement or persistent swelling despite local measures
  • A suitable alternative is amoxicillin
  • Before prescribing antibiotics, refer to the BNF or BNFC for drug interactions
  • Advise patients to space out doses as much as possible throughout the day

Local measures

Metronidazole

Amoxicillin