Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley
Important: Therapy
Co-amoxiclav 625 mg PO 8 hourly
If moderate/severe cellulitis associated or overlying a joint:
Co-amoxiclav 1.2g IV 8 hourly
Bite Wounds
Important: Therapy
Doxycycline 200mg PO STAT, then 100mg daily AND Metronidazole 400mg PO 8 hourly
If moderate/severe cellulitis associated or overlying a joint:
Levofloxacin 500mg PO 12 hourly (consider safety issues) AND Metronidazole 500mg IV 8 hourly
Notes:
Important: Notes
Consider tetanus immunoglobulin (with absorbed tetanus vaccine if necessary, according to immunisation history)