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External ear infection. prescribed dexamethasone otic ear drops, can i take this with ibuprofen?
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Ear drops: Yes, you can use the two together. The anit-inflammatory effect of the ibuprofen will help with the pain
Answered 1/24/2016
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Yes Ibuprofen: is only if you have pain. But the mainstay are the drops to relieve the ear infection. In severe cases, an oral antibiotic may be needed.
Answered 1/29/2017
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