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Metronidazole is a special kind of antibiotic that is aimed at so called anaerobic bacteria. These bacteria do not need oxygen for growth. When you are suffering from sinusitis, most likely other bacteria are involved. So therapy with metronidazole as a single agent can definitely not be recommended. The antibiotics of choice are amoxycillin (or ampicillin) i.g. combined with clavulanic acid. Other antibiotics that should work well are doxycyclin or the macrolides like erythromycin or azithromycin
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoI have never heard of this being used for a sinus infections. This medicine does NOT work for FLU, VIRUSES or COLDS.. usually associated with a sinus infection.
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∙ 13y agoYes, because Metronidazole is an anti bacterial agent, which hava many uses, including respiratory tract infections.
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What do you use if amoxicillin does not cure your sinus infection?
Amoxicillin and metronidazole are to be taken in combination for a sinus infection. If plain amoxicillin does not work, a formulation with clavulanic acid such as augmentin should be used with metronidazole.
Is metronidazole 500mg a antibiotics?
Yes,it is a commonly used antibiotic.
Why would a woman take metronidazole 500mg tab?
Metronidazole is an anti-biotic, and is used for bacterial infections.
Does augmentin treat sinus infection?
Yes Augmentin 500 mg as well as the 875 Mgs does treat sinus infections.. I have been prescribed it several times for my sinus infections and then i had to start getting the 875Mg because the 500Mg we not getting the job done anymore after using the 500Mg through out the years.. YES AUGMENTIN CAN BE USED TO TREAT SINUS INFECTIONS
Can metronidazole be used for eye infection?
Yes
Can dicloxacillin be used to treat a sinus infection?
Sinus infection is due to viral, bacterial or fungal infection. Dicloxacillin can very much be prescribed to treat a sinus infection caused by staphylococcus bacteria.
What is apen 500mg used for?
Apen is a penicillin-based antibiotic used to treat infection.
Does ciprofloxacin treat sinus infeaction?
yes it can be used for sinus infection
Is doxycycline used for sinus infection?
Yes. Very effective.
Can lupin 500mg antibiotic be used for ear infection or sore throat?
How often and how much to take for an ear infection
Can you treat Sinus infections with acyclovir?
No. Acyclovir should not be used to treat a sinus infection. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug used to treat herpes. Sinus infections are bacterial and require an antibiotic.
What is metronidazole used to treat?
Metronidazole is an anti-fungal medication typically used to treat yeast infections. In general, fungal infections in domestic mammals are uncommon, but this tends to be a first-choice drug when a fungal infection is diagnosed.
