Most GP's would not mess around with Tonsillitis and give a Penicillin AB to take straight away.
Some fevers are good fevers as in fighting the virus, Tonsillitis is a different kettle of fish. It sounds like he has a pretty mighty dose of Tonsillitis so I would give the AB's another 12hrs to kick in before going back to the GP.
My niece just had it, her AB's kicked in over night.
Just make sure he is getting plenty of fluids, don't to be worried about not eating as he probably does not feel like it and it might be hurting his throat. Iceypoles may help.
Our eldest is prone to tonsillitis and can't take the good AB's. Our GP never messes around with it particularly when he has spiked a high fever. Our temp usually breaks withing 24 hours after the initial dose of AB's, if he still isnt finding any relief after that a check up certainly wont hurt. Because of the type of SB we use we usually have to go back in a week to make sure its helping anyway. Make sure you keep the fluids up to him where you can.
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