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My daughter has an ear infection she is in a lot of pain how can i reduce the painwe are using advil (ibuprofen) we have descriptions antibiotics and have ear dro?

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Home Remedy: Put a heating pad to that side. Also , if there are no ear tubes or perforation ( hole in the ear drum), placing several drops of warm, not hot, olive oil in the bad ear acts for pain relief. Do not candle!

Answered 4/6/2013

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Children with pain: For the short term you may want to alternate a children's tylenol (acetaminophen) and advil every other time. Ice packs may help as well. I can hear your worry. I wish you the best.

Answered 4/6/2013

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Tylenol (acetaminophen) with codeine: Acetaminophen (tylenol (acetaminophen)), ibuprofen, or ear drops, e.g., auralgan, does not provide enough pain relief. For severe ear pain, tylenol (acetaminophen) with Codeine (0.5-1.0 mg/kg/dose) seems to do a better job.

Answered 6/24/2014

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