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There are ways to relieve symptoms associated with ear infections â like ear pain â whether or not antibiotics are needed. Consider using acetaminophen or ibuprofen to relieve pain or fever. Ask your healthcare professional or pharmacist what medications are safe for you or your loved one to take. Antibiotics, such as amoxicillin, are used to treat severe ear infections or ear infections that last longer than 2â3 days. If your child has a fever of 102.2Â°F (39Â°C) or higher, discharge or fluid coming from the ear, symptoms are much worse, or symptoms last for more than two or three days for AOM, you should contact your healthcare professional.
1 Risk for antibiotic-resistant bacteria. 2  The greatest problem with using antibiotics to treat ear infections is the possibility of creating bacteria that can't be killed by the usual antibiotics (antibiotic-resistant bacteria).3  Use antibiotics only when they're needed. 4  Side effects of antibiotics. Mild side effects, such as diarrhea and rash, from taking antibiotics are common. 2  Severe side effects are rare. 3  Cost. 4  Most antibiotics are expensive. 5  You may want to weigh the cost against the fact that most ear infections clear up without treatment.