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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.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/6/2018

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