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How Does Rocephin Help In Treating Tonsillitis?

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Posted on Sat, 27 Jun 2015
Question: My 5 year old has severe tonsilitis again, 8th time, she is on Augmentin, day 4 with no improvement, will a Rocephin shot help? Is there risk of infection going into blood stream?
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Gurgling with lukewarm water should be helpful.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

Tonsillitis is often associated with respiratory tract infections in children. Most often, gurgling with lukewarm water multiple times a day provides relief. Unless associated with fever, antibiotics are not always necessary and irrespective of use of antibiotics, the episodes last 5-7 days. So, I do not think that Rocephin shots are required. It is unlikely to provide any additional benefit. Just complete the course of Augmentin. It is a good antibiotic anyway. In case the infection enters blood stream, fever would be present. Unless fever is present, you need not worry about infection entering the blood stream.

Hope that helps.

Regards
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How Does Rocephin Help In Treating Tonsillitis?

Brief Answer: Gurgling with lukewarm water should be helpful. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. Tonsillitis is often associated with respiratory tract infections in children. Most often, gurgling with lukewarm water multiple times a day provides relief. Unless associated with fever, antibiotics are not always necessary and irrespective of use of antibiotics, the episodes last 5-7 days. So, I do not think that Rocephin shots are required. It is unlikely to provide any additional benefit. Just complete the course of Augmentin. It is a good antibiotic anyway. In case the infection enters blood stream, fever would be present. Unless fever is present, you need not worry about infection entering the blood stream. Hope that helps. Regards