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A member asked:

Went by the doctor and he said that i have laryngistis and phary and a ear infection so i was given augmentin to take for seven days but it still hurt?

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OK to take pain meds: Antibiotics often take 48 hours to fight the infection enough to reduce the pain that you are experiencing. It is safe to take acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen orally in addition to the antibiotic as needed for pain. Augmentin is highly recommended as a first line med for ear infection, but if you do not get relief in 3 days, please return for reevaluation.

Answered 10/8/2017

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