Can Levofloxacin Be Taken For Sinus Infection?

Posted on Fri, 18 Mar 2016

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Question : May I take Levoflaxicin 500 mg for a sinus infection?

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
it can be used for sinus infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

levofloxacin is a potent antibiotic for sinus infections, although it's not the most common first option because the most potent antibiotics are usually reserved for the most serious situations. Drugs like amoxicillin-clavulanate are more appropriate. Despite the above, levofloxacin is indeed a very good antibiotic against sinus infection pathogens.

Kind Regards!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (21 minutes later)

Thanks, Doc. I have taken a lot of antibiotics for sinus and urinary infections and have taken Levaquin before. So I think I will go ahead and take it.

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
OK... it's a good choice...

Detailed Answer:
You're welcome!

The right dosage is 750mg once per day for 5-7 days. You should experience significant improvement within 3 days, otherwise levofloxacin treatment should be reconsidered.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar