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What Causes Painful Sinuses After A Bad Cold?
Following a bad cold, I have very painful sinuses and as of today a slight temperature, I think I have a sinus infection. I have liquid flucloxacillin in my fridge which was prescribed for my son but not needed and not opened, could I treat myself with this, if so what dosage would be appropriate? Many thanks.
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It seems from the history that you you are having painful sinuses after a bad cold. This is because of inflammation of sinuses as a result of extension of the infection to involve the sinuses.
The treatment is by use of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs and decongestants.
Liquid flucloxacillin prescribed for your son is not effective you require adult dosage which is in the from of tablets.
Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for prescription of the drugs.
Thank you
It seems from the history that you you are having painful sinuses after a bad cold. This is because of inflammation of sinuses as a result of extension of the infection to involve the sinuses.
The treatment is by use of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs and decongestants.
Liquid flucloxacillin prescribed for your son is not effective you require adult dosage which is in the from of tablets.
Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for prescription of the drugs.
Thank you
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