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How Long Augmentin Should Be Taken For Sinusitis?

Have been on augmentin for 10 days for sinusitus.....with the terrible intestinal side effects, virtually no sleep, first really dry mouth and now it feels like the inside of my mouth, etc., is burning up and on fire. I have officially stopped the medication today....had enough. It was a 14 day prescription. Is 10 days enough to do the job?
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
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Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
For Sinus problems you can stop Augmentin now.
I advise you following:
1. Take Steam inhalation atleast 3-4 times a day.
2. When ever you develop rhinitis, you should take anti allergic like Levocetrizine.

Gastro intestinal side effects are due to Augmentin. They would eventually go once medicine is stopped.
You may also take:
1. Drugs like Pantoprazole 40 mg once a day
2. Pro biotic like Bifilac once a day.

This is my personal opinion for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
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How Long Augmentin Should Be Taken For Sinusitis?

Dear Friend. Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern. For Sinus problems you can stop Augmentin now. I advise you following: 1. Take Steam inhalation atleast 3-4 times a day. 2. When ever you develop rhinitis, you should take anti allergic like Levocetrizine. Gastro intestinal side effects are due to Augmentin. They would eventually go once medicine is stopped. You may also take: 1. Drugs like Pantoprazole 40 mg once a day 2. Pro biotic like Bifilac once a day. This is my personal opinion for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me. Stay Healthy Dr Anshul Varshney, MD