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Can I Take The Same Cold Medications For Middle Ear Infection Also?

Hello Doctor My name is Sridhar and I m male 23 years old. For the past two days I have ear ache . I searched about ear ache online and my symptoms are similar to middle ear infection. After understanding causes of infection I came to a point that It is due to cold which blocked my Eustachian Tube . So shall I use medicines for cold? Does it help me?
Mon, 16 May 2016
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Hi Shridhar,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum.
I have gone through your Query & I really appreciate your concern about the problem you are facing.

As a physician I would like to tell you that many a times throat infections can cause middle ear infections. So, you can use cold medicines for treating middle ear infections also.

For your information I am givin below the common symptoms of Otitis Media
Ear pain is usually the first symptom of an ear infection. You may have trouble hearing and your ears may feel plugged. You may have a fever, headache, ringing in your ear, or dizziness. Other signs are nausea (upset stomach) or vomiting (throwing up). You may also have fluid leaking from your ear if the eardrum has burst.

The Treatment is :
Cefuroxime 500 mg 2 times a day for 5-7d
Tablet Maxtra cold 2 times a day for 5-7d
Tab Pan 20 2 times a day for 5-7d

Make sure you should visit your physician if you think that the medicines are not working or you are facing any symptoms after taking the medicines

Thanks for Trusting & Posting your Query on this forum.
Hope this will help you. Feel free to ask any further question.
Have a nice Day.

Regards,
Dr.Abhijeet
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Can I Take The Same Cold Medications For Middle Ear Infection Also?

Hi Shridhar, Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum. I have gone through your Query & I really appreciate your concern about the problem you are facing. As a physician I would like to tell you that many a times throat infections can cause middle ear infections. So, you can use cold medicines for treating middle ear infections also. For your information I am givin below the common symptoms of Otitis Media Ear pain is usually the first symptom of an ear infection. You may have trouble hearing and your ears may feel plugged. You may have a fever, headache, ringing in your ear, or dizziness. Other signs are nausea (upset stomach) or vomiting (throwing up). You may also have fluid leaking from your ear if the eardrum has burst. The Treatment is : Cefuroxime 500 mg 2 times a day for 5-7d Tablet Maxtra cold 2 times a day for 5-7d Tab Pan 20 2 times a day for 5-7d Make sure you should visit your physician if you think that the medicines are not working or you are facing any symptoms after taking the medicines Thanks for Trusting & Posting your Query on this forum. Hope this will help you. Feel free to ask any further question. Have a nice Day. Regards, Dr.Abhijeet