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How long for antibiotics to start working?

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stressedoutagain · 19/06/2018 21:00

DD has an ear infection and was prescribed antibiotics yesterday morning.

Seems to be worse not better!

When can I expect an improvement?

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FissionChips · 19/06/2018 21:22

Usually takes until the end of day three IME.

Ohyesiam · 19/06/2018 21:24

We used to say 48 hours In nursing .

Outnumbered1225 · 19/06/2018 21:24

Nurse here, 48hrs usually before they kick in properly.

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stressedoutagain · 19/06/2018 22:00

Ok thanks so hopefully an improvement by tomorrow as that'll be 48 hours since started.

This is so hard. She in such pain bless.

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