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My 6mnth old has an ear infection and was prescribed amoxil (amoxicillin). his fever is gone and he seems to be feeling a bit better. should i hold off on the rx?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Give it all: Treatment times were developed by taking repeated samples of pus from infected ears & seeing how long it took to kill the germ. The duration of treatment depends on the medication.Stopping after the fever subsides can leave a few germs behind that re-start the infection & may lead to abx resistance.Give it all or expect pbs.

Answered 3/20/2013

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A member asked:

My 6mnth old has an ear infection and was prescribed amoxil (amoxicillin). his fever is gone and he seems to be feeling a bit better. should i hold off on the rx?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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