Is it safe to give clarithromycin to a child for sinus infection?
Patient: Hi, my 4yrs old has been diagnosed to have an acute sinus after a continuous experience of on-and-off cough, running nose and sometimes fever for months. I thought it was a regular flu until i feel that it is too often. The doctor said it was originally caused by an allergy, i haven t check it yet. So now, the doctor gave my kid 2 bottle of abbotic clarithromycin 3/4 tbsp twice a day. Is it safe? He also suggest to get him vaporized and shine with a micro wave or something daily for about 2 weeks. Is it the way to cure sinus? Thank you. Cheers, Angel Doctor: Thanks for putting up your query at HealthCareMagic. I understand your concern for your 4 year child. Do not worry about the antibiotic clarithromycin. It is safe and effective. Unfortunately, sinuses are air pockets deep inside our face and their blood supply is poor and often the antibiotics cannot reach there to make an effect. So, at times no antibiotic is successful in providing good relief and hence it is difficult to cure sinusitis. But generally the ailment comes down with age. I guess that you have to be a bit patient and wait to see if they give your son relief. Steam inhalation is a very effective method where water vapour goes deep inside and dilutes the cough and eases the situation.I hope that helps. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries if any.