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When treating an ear infection, what is the best antibiotic to use?
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Amoxil (amoxicillin): Amoxicillen or Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) are usually the drug of choice for treament of ear infections.
Answered 8/6/2018
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Ear infection: The choice of antibiotics for treating middle ear infections depends on age of the person and whether the cause is bacterial. A good percentage of these infections in older children and adults is viral in nature and these need no antibiotics to treat.
Answered 4/16/2015
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