Cellulitis or Erysipelas near the Eyes or Nose
Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Grampian, Orkney & Shetland
Warning
What's new / Latest updates
Title changed from 'Facial cellulitis' to 'Cellulitis or Erysipelas near the Eyes or Nose'
Penicillin allergy option added
Note to 'Consider seeking specialist advice' added.
For advice on differential diagnosis, management and when to refer to hospital refer to CKS.
Consider seeking specialist advice.
Drug details
First line
Adults
Co-amoxiclav 625mg three times daily for 7 days
If penicillin allergic
Clarithromycin 500mg twice daily
plus
Metronidazole 400mg three times daily for 7 days
Children
Discuss with infection specialist