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I'm taking cipro 500mg twice daily for 14 days to treat acute severe bacterial sinusitis. my nasal discharge was dark greenish and brown. now the discharge is cloudy. does this mean that the antibiotic is working?
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Additional: The symptoms should have improved. Use nasal saline rinses, Flonase and discuss the use of additional antibiotics with your GP.
Answered 2/11/2021
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