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I'm taking cefdinir 300 mg. i'm on my 4 th dose but don't see the white patches in my throat going away. i was diagnosed with strep tonsillitis.
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Takes time: The tissue damage (white patches) that took time to build up will take time to heal. Within a week or so you should see improvement. Reduction of fever or general symptoms should be present.
Answered 11/27/2017
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