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Septra DS, which contains sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, is an antibiotic primarily used to treat bacterial infections. It is not effective against viral infections like the flu. While it may help with bacterial sinus infections, it is important to consult a healthcare provider for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment, as not all sinus infections require antibiotics.
What else can I help you with?
Do sinus infections have coughs acompany them?
If the sinus infection is causing drainage in the throat (aka post-nasal drip) then the person will cough it up and/or gag on it.
Does azithromycin help with a severe cold or flu?
No. Antibiotics do not help viral infections such as the cold or flu. Antibiotics are specifically for helping with treatment of bacterial infections or for preventing bacterial infections and do nothing to an inanimate virus.
What are the common causes of a running nose?
Common causes of a runny nose include allergies, colds, flu, sinus infections, and irritants like smoke or pollution.
What are the common causes of a runny nose?
Common causes of a runny nose include allergies, colds, flu, sinus infections, and irritants like smoke or pollution.
Is amoxicillin good for flu?
No, swine flu is a virus and amoxicillin is an antibiotic which means it only fights bacteria. The effects of Swine flu can lead to infections that may or may not require the use of an antibiotic like amoxilin. However the amoxilin does not fight the Swine flu virus it fights the infection that is caused by the original presence of the virus. Your immune system takes care of the virus.
Is sinus pressure an effect from the flu shot?
No it is not.
Should you get a flu shot with a sinus infection?
You have to wait until your better then you get the flu shot
What is wrong with people taking antibiotics to help the flu?
Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections. The flu is a virus. Thus it has no effect against it.
Will antibiotics help you recover from the flu quicker?
The flu is caused by a virus (viruses). Antibiotics ONLY treat bacterial infections. Therefore, an antibiotic will do absolutely nothing for a person with the flu.
Why do antibiotics have an effect on Swine Flu?
They do not have an effect on swine flu, but can be helpful if a secondary bacterial infection occurs with the flu or after the flu. Antibiotics have no effect on viruses. The flu is caused by viruses. Antibiotics are for treating infections by bacteria, not for treating infections by viruses.
What is the incubation period for a sinus infection?
Sinus infection and common cold, although considered as similar conditions. The incubation period of common cold is 2-3 days.
Does flu start with TB?
No, there is no connection between the two infections. TB is caused by a bacterium called mycobacteria. The flu is caused by an influenza virus. Flu starts in healthy people when infected with the virus as well as those with underlying medical conditions, or other infections. People with bacterial infections and underlying medical conditions are at higher risk for catching viral infections like the flu, but that is not typically how the flu is started.
