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Suggest Alternative Medication For Mucinex And Z-pack Taken For Ear Ache
Question: I woke up this morning my ear hurting so bad it woke me up im taking mucinex and a z pac antibotic both ears are starting to hurt.
What do i need to do
What do i need to do
Brief Answer:
it takes a while
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
It takes a while for the antibiotics to start working and ease off the ear pain. In the mean time you can take motrin or tylenol for the pain. Using warm moist compresses over the ears can help ease off the pain as well. Stay well hydrated and take some pain medication like the motrin around the clock for the next few days until it eases off. Use motrin or tylenol only in doses stated on the bottles.
I hope you feel better soon.
Dr. Robinson
it takes a while
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
It takes a while for the antibiotics to start working and ease off the ear pain. In the mean time you can take motrin or tylenol for the pain. Using warm moist compresses over the ears can help ease off the pain as well. Stay well hydrated and take some pain medication like the motrin around the clock for the next few days until it eases off. Use motrin or tylenol only in doses stated on the bottles.
I hope you feel better soon.
Dr. Robinson
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