Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley
Important: Therapy
Co-amoxiclav 625mg PO 8 hourly
If moderate/severe infection (e.g. systemic signs):
Co-amoxiclav 1.2g IV 8 hourly +/- Gentamicin IV as per protocol
Dirty Surgical, Abdominal Wounds
Important: Therapy
Co-trimoxazole 960mg PO 12 hourly
If moderate/severe infection (e.g. systemic signs) or associated collection/abscess:
Vancomycin IV AND Gentamicin IV as per protocol AND Metronidzole 500mg IV 8 hourly