Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley
Important: Therapy
Flucloxacillin 1g PO 6 hourly
Cellulitis – Mild
Important: Therapy
Doxycycline 100mg PO 12 hourly
Notes:
If oral route compromised:
Clarithromycin 500mg IV 12 hourly
Important: Notes
Bilateral lower limb cellulitis is uncommon - consider other causes of soft tissue changes e.g. venous eczema before prescribing antibiotics
Mark area and review regularly.
Exclude signs of systemic infection and abscess formation.
Treatment duration: 5 days