How long does it take antibiotics to clear an ear infection?
Antibiotics should start to get rid of an ear infection and improve your symptoms within 2 to 3 days. Some symptoms may take up to a week to fully settle – you might still notice fluid leakage from your ear and have some hearing issues for a few weeks. It’s important to take the full course of antibiotics you’ve been prescribed, which can help stop the infection from coming back.
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