Augmentin if they don’t have penicillin allergy or other side effects. In some patients this may not be effective.

The drugs of choice for children with acute middle ear infections include amoxicillin and Augmentin. If she has a mild allergy to penicillin, cefdinir, cefpodoxime and cefuroxime are alternatives. If she has a serious allergy to penicillin, azithromycin, clarithromycin, and clindamycin are alternatives. Children, less than 2 years of age and children of any age with perforation of the eardrum or recurrent infection are treated for 10 days. Children above the age of 2 with an intact eardrum and no history of recurrent acute middle ear infection are treated for 5-7 days. If no improvement within 72 hours, she needs to see her doctor. Sometimes, aspiration of the middle ear may be required for severe pain unresponsive to pain medication and antibiotic treatment.

Flocking optic or ciprodex.