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Best otc for an ear ache for an adult?
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Alleve: I rountinely use this as its easy and only twice a day. Prescription strength Naproxen is twice the otc dose (500mg twice daily). It can cause GI upset so take with food or if continues may need other prescription med.
Answered 9/6/2018
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