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Ofloxacin Oral

Permitted Indications

Only on the advice of a Medical Microbiologist, Infection Specialist, Genito-Urinary Medicine Specialist or Urologist for:

  1. First line for epididymitis with suspected Gram-negative enteric organisms plus Chlamydia trachomatis (low risk for gonorrhoea). 
  2. Second-line for prostatitis/epididymitis in adults >35 years or low risk of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) (ciprofloxacin is first line).
  3. Second-line for prostatitis/epididymitis in adults <35 years or high risk of STDs where patient is unable to take doxycycline (doxycycline is included in both first- and second-line options at present).
  4. Second-line for pelvic inflammatory disease in adults.

Treatment may be initiated in primary care.

Not licensed for use in children.