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Pain in ear
Had otitis externa once, after that whenever needed I use to take augmentin and it becomes good. Now I m breast feeding to a 3 months old and feeling slight pain in ear. Can I take augmenting.
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Get clinical examination done.you may not need antibiotics per se. Why to trouble young one with antibiotics as it passes in breast milk
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use topical antibiotics instead
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might take longer but prioritize breast feeding condition and take medicine accordingly
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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Indore
Tab viveron d
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Dr. Shruti Jagtap
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Nagpur
Augmentin is not to be taken on as and when required basis
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physical consultation with ENT specialist
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Dr. Monica Agrawal
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Jaipur
U have to visit in person to look for cause of pain. Do not take augmentin without consulting.
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Dr. Nafisa Parveen
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
18 yrs exp
Delhi
Consult a doctor first.
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