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Could i use doxy-cycl for ear infection?
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Doxycycline: Not the drug of choice for a middle ear infection.
Answered 7/14/2014
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Ear infection: The organisms that typically cause ear infections would not, for the most part, respond to Doxycycline. If you suspect you have an ear infection, best to see your provider.
Answered 7/23/2014
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