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Can Amoxicillin Be Taken For Treatment Of Sinus Infection?
Question: Doctor help! I'm in a remote location in China teaching and have no access to decent med treatment. I know it's wrong but I disgnosed myself with sinusitis ( green thick mucus cough mild fever congestion) in the end of September and took clarithromycin 500 2 times a day for 2 weeks. I got better for 2 weeks and now I'm experiencing the same symptoms with temperature at 37.2-37.5 for 12 days. Should I use amoxicillin?
Brief Answer:
Amoxicillin OK for sinus infection
Detailed Answer:
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I am sorry to hear that you have contracting a sinus infection. You have had this type of infection before and you used clarithromycin which cleared the infection. unfortunately you are now in a remote area of China and unable to get clarithromycin. You have available though amoxicillin. This can be used for treatment of sinus infections. The usual dose is 500mg three times a day for 10-14 days.
In addition to the antibiotics I recommend taking a decongestant like phenylephrine and a mucolytic like guaifenesin. Also drink plenty of fluids, aspirin or Tylenol for pain or fever.
Good Luck
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Amoxicillin OK for sinus infection
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for contacting HCM
I am sorry to hear that you have contracting a sinus infection. You have had this type of infection before and you used clarithromycin which cleared the infection. unfortunately you are now in a remote area of China and unable to get clarithromycin. You have available though amoxicillin. This can be used for treatment of sinus infections. The usual dose is 500mg three times a day for 10-14 days.
In addition to the antibiotics I recommend taking a decongestant like phenylephrine and a mucolytic like guaifenesin. Also drink plenty of fluids, aspirin or Tylenol for pain or fever.
Good Luck
Hope this answers your question. Please contact us again with your health care concerns and questions
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Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Can I resume my exercise regime? Jogging and weights?
Brief Answer:
Yes restart exercise program
Detailed Answer:
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You are wondering if you can restart an exercise program during a sinus infection. You can safely return to your exercise program. I caution only to drink plenty of fluids and do not get dehydrated while exercising.
Hope you feel better soon
Yes restart exercise program
Detailed Answer:
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You are wondering if you can restart an exercise program during a sinus infection. You can safely return to your exercise program. I caution only to drink plenty of fluids and do not get dehydrated while exercising.
Hope you feel better soon
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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