i consulted a Dr.for my ear problem and he gave me a prescription to take unasyn 750mg 2x a day for 1 week.after taking it for 4 days now i feel nothing new,instead feeling worsen.do i still continue to take for another 3 days to complete the 7 days prescription?
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Yes, you should continue the course of antibiotics as Unasyn that contain active ingredient Ampicillin and Sulbactam and along with it take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen to reduce pain. Also you should use antibiotic and otogesic ear drops for faster relief. If there is no improvement even after this then you should consult an ENT Physician and get an Otoscopic examination done. Manual cleaning of ear might also be required. Along with it you should also also avoid excessive water exposure to the ear and avoid picking the ear with q-tips.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, you should continue the course of antibiotics as Unasyn that contain active ingredient Ampicillin and Sulbactam and along with it take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen to reduce pain. Also you should use antibiotic and otogesic ear drops for faster relief. If there is no improvement even after this then you should consult an ENT Physician and get an Otoscopic examination done. Manual cleaning of ear might also be required. Along with it you should also also avoid excessive water exposure to the ear and avoid picking the ear with q-tips. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora.