Acute Diverticulitis
Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley
Acute Diverticulitis
Evidence on the use of antibiotics for the treatment of uncomplicated diverticulitis is sparse, of low quality, and conflicting. Generally, there is little evidence mandating the use of antibiotics in uncomplicated diverticulitis.
Drug details
Co-amoxiclav
625mg TDS
7 days
Penicillin Allergy: Ciprofloxacin
500mg BD
7 days
AND Metronidazole
400mg TDS
7 days