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2 ampicillin tabs every 6 hours and a methylprednisolone pack taken with the ampicillin for swollen saliva glands .seems like a lot ! is this ok?
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Swollen glands: Ampicillin and cortisone is standard treatment for swollen salivary glands. Dose is ok.
Answered 6/24/2014
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