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Suggest Treatment For Ear Pain While Having Infection In The Ear

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Posted on Fri, 13 Jan 2017
Question: I am a 54 year old male. I have a very painful ear infection in my left ear. My Dr. has prescribed a z-pack, vicodin for pain and cortisporin drops. Today is the 4th day. No relief. I've also been using a heating pad. Please help.
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Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (1 hour later)
Brief answer....take anti inflammatory drug and better to change the antibiotic
Detailed answer...
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand  your concern.
In my opinion,if your pain is still persisting on 4 th day after start of antibiotic,then it should be changed but off course,after consulting your doctor.
In my opinion....
Take ibuprofen 600 mg three times a day and Vicodin in night only,
     And 
Take AUGMENTIN 625 mg three times a day instead of Z pack ( for 5-7 days ) 
Continue the rest of treatment.
Do talk to your doctor in this regard and discuss about the medicines,I have suggested.
I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
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Suggest Treatment For Ear Pain While Having Infection In The Ear

Brief answer....take anti inflammatory drug and better to change the antibiotic Detailed answer... Hello, Thanks for the query. I have read your query and understand  your concern. In my opinion,if your pain is still persisting on 4 th day after start of antibiotic,then it should be changed but off course,after consulting your doctor. In my opinion.... Take ibuprofen 600 mg three times a day and Vicodin in night only,      And  Take AUGMENTIN 625 mg three times a day instead of Z pack ( for 5-7 days )  Continue the rest of treatment. Do talk to your doctor in this regard and discuss about the medicines,I have suggested. I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query. Best of luck Thanks