Drug |
Dose |
Duration |
+/- Notes |
1st choice options- dependent on MSU cultures and susceptibility |
Nitrofurantoin |
50-100mg every 6 hours |
7 days |
Avoid after 36 weeks due to risk of neonatal haemolysis |
Amoxicillin* |
500mg every 8 hours |
7 days |
*Amoxicillin resistance is common – check susceptibility from MSU sample |
2nd choice option- dependent on MSU cultures & susceptibility |
Cefalexin |
500mg every 8 hours |
7 days |
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If further information required on treatment options, please seek specialist/microbiologist advice. |