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Sinusitis

Sinusitis is swelling of the sinuses, often after an infection. It can cause tenderness around the face, a blocked or runny nose, reduced smell and coloured mucus.

Augmentin

Amoxicillin, Clavulanic Acid

250mg + 125mg · 500mg + 125mg · 875mg + 125mg

Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid tablets for bacterial infections. Clavulanic acid protects amoxicillin from being broken down by resistant bacteria.

From$1.51/ tabletView

Avelox

Moxifloxacin

400mg

Moxifloxacin tablets for bacterial infections and pneumonia. It blocks bacterial enzymes needed for DNA copying, giving it a broad spectrum of activity.

From$5.93/ tabletView

Key points

  • Time course: Many episodes of sinusitis settle within four weeks.
  • Drainage: Swelling can affect how the sinuses drain, adding to pressure or congestion.
  • Bacterial infection: Antibiotics are a medicine class used for bacterial infections, although sinusitis can have different causes.

Medicines listed for sinusitis

The listed products for sinusitis are tablets containing Amoxicillin with Clavulanic Acid, or moxifloxacin. These are antibiotics, a medicine class that acts against bacterial infections. Sinusitis affects the sinuses, but the catalogue association does not identify a single cause.

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