Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
It seems that your son is having acute follicular tonsillitis.
As antibiotic is started wait for one-two days as antibiotic takes some time to give its effect.
If there is no improvement then some other higher antibiotic like Azzithromicin should be given.
Tylenol not working might be due to 1, given in low dose, 2, might not given enough water.
Give plenty of water so there will be enough perspiration leading to bring down temperature.
Ok and bye.

Hello,
thanks for using health care magic.
Following the information you have given, it is likely that
your son is suffering from an exudative pharyngitis/tonsillitis
which is due to a bacterial infection.
Amoxicillin is a good first line antibiotic. However, effects on antibiotics
can only be felt after an average of a 48hour period after
commencement of treatment.
The other thing to consider is the dosage you are giving.
Dosage has to be adapted with weight of the child for both
the amoxicilline and paracetamol. Lower doses of both drugs will not be beneficial.
If the dosages are correct, then you should continue treatment and if after 48hours there is no change, then you should consider seeing a doctor.
Best regards and hope this helps you.
Dr Achuo

Thanks for asking your query here.



It seems he is suffering from respiratory tract infection.



Since he is very alert, oriented and presuming he is eating and drinking enough, there does not seem to anything too worrying.



You have not mentioned about age of your son, his weight and how much Tylenol is he getting.



Tylenol can be given maximum 4 times a day and the dose instructions are usually on the bottle or wrapper. If that doesn't help much, medicines containing Ibuprofen can be tried as well.



Symptoms should start improving within 48-72 hours of commencing antibiotics.



If fever doesn't resolve within that time frame, or you are worried or he is lethargic etc. please do see a Pediatrician.



Regards

Dr Tejas Shah

Pediatrician