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How long should it take for cefdinir to clear an ear infection?

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Define "clear": Studies suggest when the germs in the middle ear fluid are susceptible to the med, they have been killed by 3-5 days into treatment with the standard 10 day course of the meds. Depending on the age and other factors it can take 3-6 weeks before the middle ear fluid and debris clear and hearing returns to baseline.

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Answered 6/25/2018

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