Episeotomy Infection

First Line

Important: Therapy

Co-amoxiclav 1.2g IV 8 hrly

Penicillin Allergy

Important: Therapy

Clarithromycin 500mg PO or IV 12 hourly  AND Metronidazole 400mg PO or 500mg IV 8 hourly

 

If breast feeding

Clindamycin 600mg PO or IV 8 hourly

If severe

Vancomycin IV AND Metronidazole 500mg IV 8 hourly +/- Gentamicin IV as per protocol

Important: Notes

Treatment duration: 7 days