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Tonsils and uvula are large and inflammated. since yesterday i am taking "augmentin 1g" and panadol (acetaminophen) will this help because i can't eat as uvula isbig?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

2-3 days: If the infection is bacterial it will take 2-3 days for Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) to take an effect. If viral it will take longer for the infection to run it course.

Answered 6/24/2014

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