skin
Last reviewed 01/2018
- cellulitis
- penicillin + flucloxacillin (or erythromycin alone if penicillin allergic) or co-amoxiclav alone. If severe cellulitis then may require parenteral benzylpenicillin + flucloxacillin or co-amoxiclav alone (or erythromycin if penicillin allergic)
- impetigo
- topical fusidic acid or mupirocin; oral flucloxacillin or erythromycin if widespread
- erysipelas
- phenoxymethylpenicillin; add flucloxacillin if staphylococcal aureus suspected
Consult local microbiology advice for up-to-date guidance before definitive treatment.