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Question: I have just been released from the hospital due to any ear infection in my inner ear which came back as a staph infection culture results the doctor prescribed some antibiotics will let you go strain to be taken twice daily by mouth my question is what is the best time to take of antibiotics to make sure they are the most effective because this is my inner ear dealing with my hearing my balance and also possibility of entering my brain please advise.
Brief Answer:
Ear infections are most often treated by mouth!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this ear infection that you have reported. Your concerns about this infection affecting a very vital part of the body and the proximity to the brain are point on. For this same reason, treating aggressively is the way to go.
Most infections of the ear are treating with antibiotics by mouth. There os really no reason to be scared of being released too early and asked to take antibiotics by mouth that may increase your chances of having complications. With a culture and sensitivity done, I am sure you are receiving nothing but the right drug as it has been shown to work in the laboratory.
In all, this treatment is evidence based and follows the current standard of care. You have no reasons to be worried and all should soon be over.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Ear infections are most often treated by mouth!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this ear infection that you have reported. Your concerns about this infection affecting a very vital part of the body and the proximity to the brain are point on. For this same reason, treating aggressively is the way to go.
Most infections of the ear are treating with antibiotics by mouth. There os really no reason to be scared of being released too early and asked to take antibiotics by mouth that may increase your chances of having complications. With a culture and sensitivity done, I am sure you are receiving nothing but the right drug as it has been shown to work in the laboratory.
In all, this treatment is evidence based and follows the current standard of care. You have no reasons to be worried and all should soon be over.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What I am asking is what is the best time of day to take my medication so thatit is the most effective. The instructions say 2 times daily which Iunderstand fully. What time of day Morning, Noon or Night before Bed would be most advantagious for the best chance of recovery?
Brief Answer:
Sorry for misunderstanding your question!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The time of the day does not really matter here. What matters is the interval between the two doses which should be 12hours. For example, If you take the morning dose at 7am, take the evening dose at 7pm. so what matters most is to allow for 12hours interval. This way, the concentration in blood would remain at optimum levels to adequately kill the germs. I usually recommend 7am and 7pm to my patients.
I hope tis addresses your worry. Bets wishes and let me know if you are clear with my instructions.
Sorry for misunderstanding your question!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The time of the day does not really matter here. What matters is the interval between the two doses which should be 12hours. For example, If you take the morning dose at 7am, take the evening dose at 7pm. so what matters most is to allow for 12hours interval. This way, the concentration in blood would remain at optimum levels to adequately kill the germs. I usually recommend 7am and 7pm to my patients.
I hope tis addresses your worry. Bets wishes and let me know if you are clear with my instructions.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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