Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Draining Ears After Taking Amoxicillin And Valacyclovir For Suspected Ear Infection. Suggest
Hi ; I have an ear infection. My doctor gave me Amoxicillin 500MG and also Valacyclovir 1MG because he thought maybe I had the start of shingles. Is there harm in taking these two at the same time ? My ear has started draining after taking medication for two days. The doctor was not sure if I had an actual ear infection because I had great pain on my ear and side neck. Ear drum looked OK. No fever. also said my tougue looked OK.
Mon, 10 Jun 2013
hello user,
The two drugs are of different groups ,first one is antibiotic and the other one is antiviral, they both can be taken simultaneously without any problem.
If you have a draining ear, you might require higher antibiotics.
Most of the times ear pain are referred to back of neck.
hope my info helped you
regards
Dr Hari Om Chandrakar
MBBS
The two drugs are of different groups ,first one is antibiotic and the other one is antiviral, they both can be taken simultaneously without any problem.
If you have a draining ear, you might require higher antibiotics.
Most of the times ear pain are referred to back of neck.
hope my info helped you
regards
Dr Hari Om Chandrakar
MBBS
I find this answer helpful
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Valaciclovir
Loading Online Doctors....