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Can i take ceftriaxone if i have ear infection?

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Dr. Alan Levine answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Ceftriaxone is one of the antibiotics of choice for the treatment of ear infections, when first-line drugs have failed or the person(usually a child) is unable to tolerate an antibiotic by mouth. This antibiotic is only administered intramuscularly or intravenously.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Kevin Windisch answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: This is not typically a first line drug and must be injected, though.

Answered 5/17/2012

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