Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Lothian
Recommended duration 5 days
| Recommended Antibiotic |
Flucloxacillin 500mg every 6 hours orally ADD Metronidazole 400mg every 8 hours orally |
| Penicillin allergy (if breast feeding) |
Erythromycin 500mg every 6 hours orally AND Metronidazole 400mg every 8 hours orally |
| Penicillin allergy (not breast feeding) |
Clarithromycin 500mg every 12 hours orally AND Metronidazole 400mg every 8 hours orally |
Contact microbiology if the patient is severely unwell.