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Is It Safe To Use Antibiotics Continuously For Three Months?

our daughter was diagnosed with Acute sinusitis the doctor prescribed 500 doses @ 125Mg of Amoxicillin-POT Clavulanate to be taken orally over the next three months, plus Nasonex 50 MCG/ACT Nasal Suspension. My question if for the Antibiotic, three months seems to be a long period to be on an antibiotic for a Mucoid retention cyst.
Fri, 30 Sep 2016
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Brief Answer:
After using the Amoxicillin-POT Clavulanate for two weeks, you should see the otorhinolaringologist again.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM.
Eventhough amoxicillin with or without clavulanate is the first-line therapy in acute sinusitis, it is usually prescribed for 5-10 days. If the symptoms persist after 2 courses of antibiotic therapy, than you should see an otolaryngologist.
The long-term use of antibiotics may develop antibiotic-resistance, inability of the antibiotic to inhibit the growth of certain bacteria. This is a serious side effect. It may cause yeast buildup in the gut which can lead to diarrhoea.
So after undergoing two courses of Amoxicillin-POT Clavulanate, i would suggest you to see again the otolaryngologist.
Another possible treatment choice may be the drainage of the involved sinus surgically, followed by a short term use of antibiotics.
     
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications. Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Kind Regards,
Dr. Juarda
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Is It Safe To Use Antibiotics Continuously For Three Months?

Brief Answer: After using the Amoxicillin-POT Clavulanate for two weeks, you should see the otorhinolaringologist again. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for using HCM. Eventhough amoxicillin with or without clavulanate is the first-line therapy in acute sinusitis, it is usually prescribed for 5-10 days. If the symptoms persist after 2 courses of antibiotic therapy, than you should see an otolaryngologist. The long-term use of antibiotics may develop antibiotic-resistance, inability of the antibiotic to inhibit the growth of certain bacteria. This is a serious side effect. It may cause yeast buildup in the gut which can lead to diarrhoea. So after undergoing two courses of Amoxicillin-POT Clavulanate, i would suggest you to see again the otolaryngologist. Another possible treatment choice may be the drainage of the involved sinus surgically, followed by a short term use of antibiotics.       Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you need more clarifications. Otherwise please close and rate the answer. Kind Regards, Dr. Juarda