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 ...

Two clinical trials of amoxicillin/clavulanate, 1 standard dose and 1 high dose in children with AOM showed similar rates of superiority of antibiotic over placebo ...

Antibiotics must ... inside the sinuses, and sinus aspiration is not typically done due to potential patient discomfort and possible nosocomial infection as a result of the procedure.

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.