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Can I Take Alkaseltzer With Paracetamol And Claritin For Ear Discomfort?

Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016

Question: I feel discomfort in my ears. it feels similar than when I have been in the pool, and I get water in my ears.
I took alkaselzer plus last night because I had body ache and probably fever.(contains aspirine).
What can I do for my ears, and can I take alkaselzer plus with acetaminophen too or Claritin ?
Thank you for your help.

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You will need an ear exam. Yes you can take alkaseltzer with them.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.

It is possible that you may have wax in the ear, or and external ear infection, or a medial ear with effusion.
To decide which one of the problems mentioned above is your problem, you may need to see a local doctor who can examine your ear and decide accordingly the best treatment.

About your other question, the answer is you can use alkaseltzer with paracetamol and claritin.

Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please kindly close and rate the question.

Regards,
Dr.Papaqako

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Klarida Papaqako (3 days later)

Thank you .I feel better now, but I am going to see the doctor for an ear examination. Thanks again,

XXXXX

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to help you.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

I'm happy that I could be of some help to you.

Please don't forget to close the questions.

Regards,
Dr. Klara

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak