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A member asked:

I am on my 2nd day of z-pack and have developed a new symptom ,ear pain, if this is an ear infection will z-pack still help?

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If...: If you are having an ear infection Z-pack could also help as long as this is related to a bacterial infection. If viral or related to something else it will not. If not better after a few days or pain is severe see your doctor again for reevaluation.

Dr Brand agreed

Answered 1/28/2015

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