How To Treat Tinnitus While Having Infection In Ear Drum?

I am a female, 48 years old, healthy in all respects. During a cold I had a ruptured membrane 12/20/2011 that had healed, but according to the doctor, some infection was trapped in the ear drum. The doctor doctor prescribed Augmentin 875 mg and I have taken six doses. There is still severe tinnitus but my hearing has come back somewhat (was not hearing at all out of that ear). My ear still pops when I burp and there is some sharp nerve-like pain occasionally. Does this indicate that the infection is not clearing? Will the tinnitus likely clear with healing of the infection?