It is important to start the prescribed antibiotic promptly when you have symptoms like ear pain and fever that suggest an infection, especially if a doctor has already advised it.

🩺 What You Should Do Now

• Since you have a fever around 100 to 101°F recurring every 10 to 12 hours along with ear pain, this likely indicates an ongoing infection that may need antibiotic treatment.
• Begin the antibiotic (such as Cifran 500 Tablet containing ciprofloxacin) as prescribed by your doctor to effectively treat the bacterial infection.
• Monitor your symptoms closely; if fever persists beyond 2-3 days, worsens, or you develop new symptoms like severe ear pain, hearing loss, or dizziness, seek medical attention promptly.

⚠️ When to See a Doctor Immediately

• If you experience severe ear pain, swelling, discharge from the ear, or high fever above 102°F.
• If you have difficulty hearing or balance issues.
• If symptoms do not improve or worsen despite starting antibiotics.

Starting the antibiotic now is advisable to prevent complications and promote faster recovery. Please consult your prescribing doctor or an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist for personalized evaluation and follow-up.To narrow down potential causes, we will need some more information.OK. I understand you had ear pain due to water exposure, were prescribed antibiotics for a possible infection, but didn't take them. Now you're experiencing a fever around 100-101°F every 10-12 hours. Please tell me your age and gender, so I can give you better advice.