Despite this, Bactrim is no longer a first-line treatment for a sinus infection (when antibiotics are necessary) and is no ...

A pharmacist explains whether it works and other available options Azithromycin (brand names: Zithromax, Z-Pak, Zmax, and ...

So you never want to take an antibiotic just to be safe. Most common illnesses are viral. That means a cold, flu, coughs, most sore throats and sinus infections shouldn't be treated by antibiotics.

A year later, on the same family vacation to Minnesota, I got sick again and was prescribed the antibiotic Cefdinir for a pesky sinus infection. Thankfully, after the first day, it no longer hurt ...