Where is the best place to get a penicillin shot at,

and how bad do they hurt?

Penicillin has to be given by intramuscular injection.

In my opinion, it is safest to give it into the vastus
lateralis muscle - the side of the thigh. This obviates
the possibility of hitting the sciatic nerve when
giving the injection into the buttock. However, the
buttock (gluteus maximus) remains the most
common site for intramuscular injections. From what
patients have said to me, I believe that penicillin
injections are quite painful.

Why isn't penicillin helping with my sinus infection?

How long does it usually take?

Penicillin won't help because your sinus infection is

probably viral and an antibiotic is not going to help.
You need something that will clear your sinuses, get
rid of the mucous, and then you will start feeling
better. Also, most viruses can last at least 2 weeks,
so depending on the duration of illness so far, it may
just need more time to resolve. For more information
on how to get rid of your sinus infection without
antibiotics,Good luck and I hope you get better soon.