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Taking Predisone, Flonase And Keflex For Sinus Infection. Any Thoughts?

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Posted on Tue, 19 Mar 2013
Question: I have had an on going sinus infection so I was told, since Dec> I am on third round of treatment. Was given 6 day dose pack of predisone, flonase and am to take 1500 mg. of keflex for 21 days. 1500 mg. a day of any antibiotic sounds like a lot to me. What are your thoughts?
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Answered by Dr. Samik Basu (1 hour later)
Hi ,
Thank you for your query.
Do not panic.The dose of antibiotic is OK.The duration is a bit prolonged.14days couse would be enough.
Consult your ENT specialist.
If you have any further queries you are free to consult me.
Hope this answers your query.
Wishing your child a speedy recovery.
Have a nice day.
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Taking Predisone, Flonase And Keflex For Sinus Infection. Any Thoughts?

Hi ,
Thank you for your query.
Do not panic.The dose of antibiotic is OK.The duration is a bit prolonged.14days couse would be enough.
Consult your ENT specialist.
If you have any further queries you are free to consult me.
Hope this answers your query.
Wishing your child a speedy recovery.
Have a nice day.