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How Many Days Does It Take For Fever And Swelling To Subside?

hello, my son is 5 yrs and 9 months old. he is having fever for the past 2 days and also has a slight swelling under his right ear. The doctor has prescribed him with amoxicillin and potassium clavalunate 3Times a day 5ml. I started the medication on Monday evening and today is wednesday evening but still his fever has not subsided neither the swelling. for fever doctor has asked me to give him meftal p every 5 hrs.Kindly tell me how many days does it take for the fever and swelling to subside.
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Hello dear,welcome to healthcare magic forum.Usually antibiotics take 5-7 days for complete effect.but some response and relief will be seen within first two days itself.otherwise we have to think of changing the antibiotic or look for any pus collection.
Anyhow fever and swelling around ear in a child usually indicate mumps,which is a viral infection. Main treatment is antipyretic ,plenty of fluids,and bed rest. Antibiotics will prevent secondary infection in this condition.
As your child is having fever even on 3rdday,kindly get back to your doctor.
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How Many Days Does It Take For Fever And Swelling To Subside?

Hello dear,welcome to healthcare magic forum.Usually antibiotics take 5-7 days for complete effect.but some response and relief will be seen within first two days itself.otherwise we have to think of changing the antibiotic or look for any pus collection. Anyhow fever and swelling around ear in a child usually indicate mumps,which is a viral infection. Main treatment is antipyretic ,plenty of fluids,and bed rest. Antibiotics will prevent secondary infection in this condition. As your child is having fever even on 3rdday,kindly get back to your doctor. Thank you