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What antibiotic can you take for a sinus infection if you are allergic to penicillin?
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Sinus infection can you take penicillin instead of zithromax for it?
you can take amoxicillin (type of penicillin) for mild sinus infections. it is a narrow spectrum antibiotic. for more serious cases, use ciprofloxacin
Is doxycycline effective in treatment of sinus infections?
Yes, it is considered a moderately effective second-line antibiotic for the treatment of sinus infection. Doxycline is part of the Tetracycline group. Do not take if allergic to Tetracycline. Otherwise, this is a modestly effective antibiotic, and useful for patients allergic to Penicillin. Please follow-up with your doctor if after taking for several days (4-5), symptoms do not subside.
If you have been to the doctor and he has prescribed penicillin what do you most likely have flu chickenpox mumps sinus infection?
Fly, chickenpox, and mumps are always viral illnesses and cannot be cured with penicillin. Sinus infection is almost always viral, but can occasionally be bacterial. When it is, penicillin is not a useful antibiotic for the typical pathogens that cause sinus infection. I understand this question was probably on a secondary school homework assignment, but it's rather goofy.
Can you take clarithromycin for a sinus infection?
You can take it, if you are allergic to penicillin. You have to take the same for ten days. For dose, you are requested to consult the physician.
Can you give penicillin to a horse for sinus infection?
Yes
Can you take Levaquin for sinus infection?
Yes, you can take Levaquin for strep. It is not the antibiotic of choice for strep throat. Penicillin or Macrolides are first and second choice, respectively. Levaquin is a strong antibiotic and is a bit much for treating something like strep.
Can being around flowers cause a sinus infection?
it can only give you a sinus infection ONLY if your really bad allergic to flowers
Can you take penicillin vk for a sinus infection?
it depends on the type of infection. if it is bacterial then maybe if it is viral then no not at all
What is amox-clav?
Amox clav is the generic for Augmentin, an antibiotic that consists of amoxicillin and clavunate. It is in the penicillin class.
Smelly green snot in one nostril?
You most likely have a sinus infection if you have green snot. With sinus infection you can have green or yellow snot and you will need an antibiotic to get rid of it.
Does clindamycin treat a sinus infection?
yes
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.
