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Recommendations

≥ 18 years
Dosage Remarks
fusidic acid topical three times daily maximum 14 days
flucloxacillin oral 500 mg four times daily 7 days

SWAB remarks

If generally unwell or if insufficient improvement

≥ 18 years

Indications: Beta-lactam allergy

Dosage Remarks
clarithromycin oral 500 mg twice daily 7 days

or

clindamycin oral 600 mg three times daily 7 days

SWAB remarks

If generally unwell or if insufficient improvement

Comments

impetigo vulgaris, bullous impetigo or impetiginisation of dermatosis or eczema