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Is Z-pack The Right Medicine For Otitis Externa?
Z-pack was prescribed to treat an otitis externa for my 5 y/o granddaughter who had just finished 2 weeks of swimming lessons. She had also been treated with 10 days Amox 3 weeks ago for strep throat followed by a more powerful antibiotic for a relapse. Antibiotics finished several days prior to onset of ear symptoms. What is your opinion about the choice of Z-pack? Thanks
Tue, 26 Dec 2017
Hi.... z-pak is Azithromycin and I feel that the treatment is going on in the right direction. You have mentioned that your grand daughter has already finished a course of amoxicillin and another course of another powerful antibiotic (which I am not privy to), but at the same time Azithromycin is a good alternative second line therapy for recurrent otitis media and streptococcal sore throat.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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