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Is Augmentin Or Levofloxacin Better For Sinus Infection?

I was given amoxicillin for swollen sinuses, however it did not work for the two week period I was on it. I went to the doctor and he told me he was going to prescribe me Augmentin however when he called it into the pharmacy I go to, he told them Levofloxacin for the sinus problem I still have. What is the difference between Augmentin and Levofloxacin and if I take the Levofloxacin would it still work as the Augmentin would? kim
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
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hi.
thanks for posting query at HCM.

amoxicillin and augmentin constituents are slightly different. Augemtin also contains "clavulanate", in addition to amoxicillin. Augmentin is a good option to treat sinusitis/pharyngitis or upper respiratory tract infection in a patient who is young, middle aged and otherwise normal

Levofloxacin is usually preserved for patients with underlying chronic disease ( high BP/ diabetes/ or previous (any) antibiotic use in last three months ).

you may take levofloxacin . its a broadspectrum antibiotic with good outcome for treating various diseases including sinusitis.

wish you good health
regards

DR Tayyab Malik
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Is Augmentin Or Levofloxacin Better For Sinus Infection?

hi. thanks for posting query at HCM. amoxicillin and augmentin constituents are slightly different. Augemtin also contains clavulanate , in addition to amoxicillin. Augmentin is a good option to treat sinusitis/pharyngitis or upper respiratory tract infection in a patient who is young, middle aged and otherwise normal Levofloxacin is usually preserved for patients with underlying chronic disease ( high BP/ diabetes/ or previous (any) antibiotic use in last three months ). you may take levofloxacin . its a broadspectrum antibiotic with good outcome for treating various diseases including sinusitis. wish you good health regards DR Tayyab Malik