Is Clarithromycin Safe To Take For Sinus Infection?

Posted on Tue, 22 Apr 2014

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Question : Hi ive finished taking cipro 250 two days ago for sinus infect but it didnt solve. dr has given me clarythromycin 500 mg I also have antihist /b12 is this safe?

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This is safe

Detailed Answer:
HI.
This is absolutely safe and you need it.
Continue with clarithromycin 500 mg twice daily for 7 to 10 days
For your nasal congestion, you can try Xylometazolin nasal decongestant drops 3 to 4 times a day, followed by steam inhalations. Additionally, consider taking an anti-inflammatory medicine like Ibuprofen, but only after consulting your doctor.

Please continue with your B12 supplementation as prescribed.
Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (22 minutes later)

Im taking certrizine 10 mg tabs one per day . 2 x b12 one morning and one night time. And clenil 100 mg inhaler . I will start the clarythromycin this evening and i will continue with anelgesics

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Great ! Detailed Answer: Great. Please continue and add-on as I suggested. You will get results

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T