Additional Primary Care Resources

NHS Dumfries & Galloway Antimicrobial Handbook
NHS Dumfries and Galloway

Adults

How can I manage my common infection?

Treating Your Infection Respiratory Tract Infection (TYI-RTI) patient information leaflet

Urinary tract infections leaflet (all ages)

Treating your infection - adults <65 UTI leaflet

Treating your infection - older adults >65 UTI leaflet

 

Children

For parents:

Information on administering different forms of medication (e.g. tablets, capsules etc) to children: www.medicinesforchildren.org

Information on administering specific drugs: www.medicinesforchildren.org

 

For health care professionals: 

Using solid oral dosage form antibiotics in children – SPS - Specialist Pharmacy Service – The first stop for professional medicines advice

Please note that crushing/dispersing tablets may be unlicensed

 

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 31/07/2024

Next review date: 31/07/2027

Version: V1.0

Approved By: AMT (23.07.24) and ADTC (31.07.24)

Reviewer name(s): Jon van Aartsen (consultant microbiologist), Claire Mitchell (pharmacist).