We evaluated cefixime versus amoxicillin in the treatment of acute or acute exacerbations of chronic maxillary sinusitis in adults. Cefixime 400 mg once daily produced favorable clinical responses in patients compared with amoxicillin 500 mg three times daily. Cefixime appears to be well tolerated with few side effects reported by patients.
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