Zmax Compared to Augmentin in Sinusitis

Inclusion Criteria: A clinical diagnosis of acute uncomplicated bacterial maxillary sinusitis as demonstrated by presence of the following cardinal signs and symptoms for a minimum duration of 7 days, and no longer than 30 days: Facial pain, pressure and/or tightness over one or both maxillary sinuses, and/or pain in one or both maxillary areas that worsens with movement or percussion, and Presence of one or more of the following signs: Discolored (yellow-green) nasal discharge Discolored (yellow-green) drainage in the posterior pharynx Discolored (yellow-green) discharge from the maxillary sinus orifice Two or more of the following symptoms are present: Fever, as defined by: Oral temperature: >38C or >100.4F, or Tympanic temperature: >38.5C or >101.2F Frequent coughing Nasal congestion, Post-nasal drainage. Exclusion Criteria: Treatment with any systemic antibiotic within 30 days prior to enrollment Symptoms of sinusitis lasting for longer than 30 days; Four or more episodes of acute sinusitis within the preceding 12 months;